Treatment of municipal solid waste incineration fly ash: State-of-the-art technologies and future perspectives

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Contributors

  • Yuying Zhang - , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Author)
  • Lei Wang - , Institute of Construction Materials (Author)
  • Liang Chen - , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Author)
  • Bin Ma - , Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) (Author)
  • Yike Zhang - , Zhejiang University (Author)
  • Wen Ni - , University of Science and Technology Beijing (Author)
  • Daniel C.W. Tsang - , Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Author)

Abstract

Municipal solid waste incineration (MSWI) fly ash is considered as a hazardous waste that requires specific treatment before disposal. The principal treatments encompass thermal treatment, stabilization/solidification, and resource recovery. To maximize environmental, social, and economic benefits, the development of low-carbon and sustainable treatment technologies for MSWI fly ash has attracted extensive interests in recent years. This paper critically reviewed the state-of-the-art treatment technologies and novel resource utilization approaches for the MSWI fly ash. Innovative technologies and future perspectives of MSWI fly ash management were highlighted. Moreover, the latest understanding of immobilization mechanisms and the use of advanced characterization technologies were elaborated to foster future design of treatment technologies and the actualization of sustainable management for MSWI fly ash.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Article number125132
JournalJournal of hazardous materials
Volume411
Publication statusPublished - 5 Jun 2021
Peer-reviewedYes

External IDs

PubMed 33858099

Keywords

Keywords

  • Hazardous waste treatment, Immobilization mechanisms, Potentially toxic elements, Resource recovery, Stabilization/solidification, Sustainable waste management