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

• Record Nr.: UNINA9911034565603321
• Autore: Pandey Siddhartha
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Milton : , : Taylor & Francis Group, , 2025; ©2025
• ISBN: 1-04-042539-9; 1-003-49812-4; 1-04-042543-7
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (0 pages)
• Altri autori (Persone): SinghNitin Kumar; SenguptaTuhin; ChowdhurySanchita Roy
• Disciplina: 620.198
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di contenuto: 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 -- References -- 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 -- References -- 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 -- References -- 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 -- References -- 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 -- References -- 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 -- References -- 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 -- References -- 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 -- References -- 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.
• Sommario/riassunto: 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.