Circular Economy and Sustainable Management : Coal and Bio-Coal Fly Ash.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pandey, Siddhartha.

Contributor:

Singh, Nitin Kumar.

Sengupta, Tuhin.

Chowdhury, Sanchita Roy.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource (0 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Milton : Taylor & Francis Group, 2025.

Summary:

This book summarizes the conventional and emerging waste management approaches of fly ash, with a sustainability dimension including applicability, scope, methods, and challenges of bio-coal production. It covers sustainability aspects of fly ash management and developments in methods, processes, and scope of bio-coal production.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Title Page

Copyright Page

Table of Contents

Preface

Editors' Biography

List of Contributors

Chapter 1 Introduction to Various Fly Ash (Coal &amp

Bio-Coal) Generated from Industrial Operations

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Environmental Management

1.3 Sources of Fly Ash

1.3.1 Coal Combustion

1.3.2 Bio-Coal Combustion

1.4 Differences in Fly Ash Generated from Bio-Coal Compared to Traditional Coal

1.4.1 Chemical Composition

1.4.2 Particle Size Distribution

1.4.3 Environmental Impact

1.5 Industrial Applications of Fly Ash

1.6 Fly Ash Valorization and Circular Economy

1.6.1 Waste Minimization and Resource Efficiency

1.6.2 Reduction of Virgin Material Consumption

1.6.3 Closing the Loop Through Recycling and Reuse

1.6.4 Supporting Sustainable Agriculture

1.6.5 Reducing Carbon Footprint

1.6.6 Innovative Material Recycling

1.6.7 Fostering a Circular Industrial Ecosystem

1.6.8 Extending Product Life Cycles

1.7 Environmental Impact and Sustainability

1.7.1 Environmental Concerns Associated with the Disposal of Coal Fly Ash

1.7.2 Strategies for Mitigating the Environmental Impact

1.8 Sustainable Management Practices

1.8.1 Role of Fly Ash in Promoting Circular Economy Principles

1.8.2 Case Studies on Successful Fly Ash Utilization and Recycling

1.9 Future Prospects and Research Directions

1.9.1 Emerging Technologies and Research in the Utilization of Fly Ash

1.9.2 Potential of Bio-Coal Fly Ash in Future Sustainable Practices

1.10 Policy and Regulatory Framework

1.10.1 Overview of Existing Policies and Regulations Governing Fly Ash Management

1.10.2 Recommendations for Future Policy Directions

1.11 Conclusion Top of Form

References

Chapter 2 Analysis of Bio-Coal and Coal-Derived Fly Ash

2.1 Introduction.

2.2 Composition and Properties of FA

2.2.1 Crystalline Phase

2.2.2 Amorphous Phase

2.3 Few Characterization Techniques for Coal-Based FA

2.3.1 X-Ray Diffraction and Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy

2.3.2 FTIR (Fourier?Transform Infrared) Spectroscopy

2.3.3 Particle Size Distribution

2.3.4 NMR Spectroscopy

2.3.5 Thermogravimetric Analysis

2.4 Utilization of FA

2.4.1 Soil Properties Improvement

2.4.2 As Pesticides

2.4.3 As Catalyst

2.4.4 As Ceramic and Glasses

2.5 Microstructure and Mineralogical Properties of Biomass FA

2.6 Utilization and Limitations of Bio-CFA

2.7 Conclusion

Chapter 3 Enhancing Mechanical and Chemical Properties of Coal and Bio-Coal Fly Ash

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Importance of Bio-Coal

3.3 Objectives and Scope of the Chapter

3.4 Nature and Composition of Fly Ash

3.5 Characterization of Fly Ash

3.5.1 Physical Characteristics

3.5.2 Morphology of Fly Ash

3.5.3 Surface Area Analysis

3.6 Chemical Compositional Analysis

3.6.1 Fourier Transform Infrared Analysis

3.6.2 Raman Spectroscopy

3.6.3 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

3.6.4 X-Ray Diffraction Studies

3.7 Mechanical Properties Enhancement

3.7.1 Influence of Particle Morphology and Size Distribution

3.7.2 Strength and Durability Assessments

3.7.3 Testing Methodologies for Mechanical Properties of Fly Ash Composites

3.8 Chemical Modification Techniques

3.8.1 Surface Properties Modification

3.8.2 Chemical Treatment Methods

3.8.3 Combined Methods

3.9 Bio-Coal Fly Ash - Properties and Comparative Analysis

3.9.1 Environmental Impact

3.9.2 Radioactivity

3.10 Market Applications and Trends

3.11 Research Gaps

3.12 Summary and Conclusion

Chapter 4 Utilizing Fly Ash for Environmental Remediation: A Sustainable Alternative.

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Applications of FA in Environmental Remediation

4.2.1 Soil Remediation Techniques

4.2.2 Water Treatment Processes

4.2.3 Adsorption

4.2.4 Air Pollution Control Technologies

4.2.5 Fly Ash-Based Sorbents

4.2.6 Flue Gas Treatment

4.3 Future Directions and Research Needs

4.4 Conclusion

Chapter 5 Fly Ash-Based Sustainable Building Materials and Life Cycle Assessment of Fly Ash

5.1 Introduction

5.2 FA: Sources, Quantification, and Issues

5.2.1 Coal FA

5.2.2 Municipal Solid Waste FA

5.2.3 Ash from Co-Combustion of Wood and Oil

5.2.4 Industrial Boilers and Bio-Coal

5.3 Building Materials

5.4 Sustainable and Green Building Materials

5.5 FA as a Suitable Substitute for Building Materials

5.5.1 Utilization in Concrete Making

5.5.2 Brick Manufacturing

5.5.3 Road Construction

5.5.4 Fill Material

5.5.5 Asphalt Pavements

5.5.6 Geopolymer Concrete

5.6 Benefits of Using FA, Its Future, and Challenges

5.6.1 Benefits of Using FA

5.7 Future Aspects of Using FA

5.8 Challenges with FA

5.9 Life Cycle Assessment of FA

5.10 Conclusion

Chapter 6 Silica-Rich Zeolites from Fly Ash: Transforming Waste into Sustainable Resources for Materials Science

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Synthesis of Silica-Rich Zeolites from Fly Ash

6.2.1 Alkali Activation

6.2.2 Alkali Fusion

6.2.3 Hydrothermal Treatment

6.2.4 Solvothermal Synthesis

6.2.5 The Templete-Assisted Synthesis

6.2.6 Microwave-Assisted Synthesis

6.2.7 Combustion Synthesis

6.3 Extraction of Silicate for Zeolite Synthesis

6.4 Characterization Techniques

6.5 Application of Silica-Rich Zeolites

6.6 Adsorption and Separation Applications

6.7 Catalysis Applications

6.8 Water Purification and Treatment Applications

6.9 Drying and Dehydration Applications.

6.10 Environmental Remediation Applications

6.11 Construction Materials Applications

6.12 Hydrogen Production and Storage Applications

Chapter 7 Aspects of Vermicomposting in Fly Ash Management: A Sustainable Approach

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Bio-Coal

7.3 FA Properties

7.4 Environmental Impact of FA

7.5 Utilization of FA in Agriculture

7.6 Plants Nutrients Present in FA

7.7 FA Application in Solid Waste Management

7.8 FA Recycling Through Vermicomposting

7.9 Earthworms' Function in Managing FA

7.10 Heavy Metals Present in FA: Accumulation by Earthworm Species

7.11 Mechanism of Heavy Metal Accumulation

7.12 Conclusion

Chapter 8 Fly Ash as a Low-Cost Adsorbent for the Removal of Industrial Dyes from Aqueous Media

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Dye Removal Through Physical Adsorption

8.3 Fly Ash as an Affordable Adsorbent Material for Eliminating Dyes

8.3.1 Factors Influencing the Dye Adsorption on to Fly Ash

8.3.2 Kinetics and Adsorption Models

8.3.3 Dye Removal with Raw and Modified Fly Ash. Assessment of Selected Case Studies

8.4 Final Remarks

Acknowledgments

Chapter 9 Valorization of Fly Ash Waste in the Preparation of Advanced Ceramic Materials

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Properties of FA Relevant to Ceramics

9.2.1 Physical Properties

9.2.2 Chemical Properties

9.2.3 Mineralogical Properties

9.3 Advanced Ceramic Materials from FA

9.3.1 Classification of Ceramics

9.3.2 FA-Derived Ceramic Phases

9.4 Applications of FA-Based Ceramics

9.4.1 Ceramic Membranes

9.4.2 Refractories

9.4.3 Construction Materials

9.4.4 Electronic and Optical Applications

9.4.5 Photocatalysis Applications

9.4.6 Other Applications

9.5 Challenges and Opportunities and Future Perspectives

References.

Chapter 10 Usage of Fly Ash and Bio-Coal Fly Ash for Bioenergy Production

10.1 Introduction

10.2 FA, Its Sources, Quantification, and Characterization

10.2.1 FA Sources

10.3 FA Quantification and Concerns of FA Generation

10.4 FA as a Vector of Energy

10.5 FA in Biodiesel Production

10.6 FA in Bioethanol Production

10.7 FA in Green Hydrogen Production

10.8 Benefits and Challenges of Using FA and Bio-Coal FA for Bioenergy

Chapter 11 Challenges and Opportunities in Utilization of Bio-Coal Ashes

11.1 Introduction

11.2 Biomass Feed Stocks and Their Influence on Ash Characteristics

11.2.1 Wood-Derived Bio-Coal Ash

11.2.2 Agricultural Residues

11.2.3 Energy Crops

11.3 Comparison with Traditional Biomass Sources

11.4 Combustion Processes and Their Impact on Ash Properties

11.4.1 Conventional Combustion

11.4.2 Advanced Combustion Technologies

11.4.3 Impact on Ash Morphology and Composition

11.4.4 Impact of Ash Properties

11.5 Mineralogical Analysis of Bio-Coal Fly Ash

11.6 Opportunities for Utilization of Bio-Coal Ash in Various Applications

11.6.1 Novel Materials Synthesis and Their Application in Environmental Remediation

11.6.2 Opportunities for Utilization of Bio-Coal Ash in Agricultural Applications/Soil Conditioners

11.6.3 Opportunities for Utilization of Bio-Coal Ash in Construction Industries/Cement and Concrete Applications

11.6.4 Bio-Coal Ash in Brick and Block Manufacturing

11.6.5 Opportunities for Utilization of Bio-Coal Ash in Glass and Rubber Industries

11.6.6 Opportunities for Utilization of Bio-Coal Ash in Composting Applications

11.7 Challenges in the Current Scenario

11.7.1 Heavy Metal Consideration and Its Leaching

11.7.2 Heterogeneity

11.7.3 Challenges and Considerations in Agricultural Use

11.8 Overview and Prospects.

References.

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ISBN:

1-04-042539-9

1-003-49812-4

1-04-042543-7

9781003498124

OCLC:

1535400645