Samples of fly ash, slag and boiler scale containing elevated amounts of uranium or lead (Pb) from several coal-fired power stations in the Czech Republic were collected for an assessment of their dissolution parameters - the dissolution rates and their respective fractions in vitro. The dissolution data were fitted either by a biexponential model or by a triexponential model. The uranium U and U in the fly ash sample are classified as M-type. Similarly, type M could be attributed for most of the materials containing Pb. A complementary measurement of the activity concentrations of Pb in relation to the grain size confirmed that the radionuclide is deposited mainly in fine particles (<25 μm).
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January 2025
College of Safety Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, 221116, Jiangsu, China.
The synergistic utilization of multiple solid waste is an effective means of achieving green filling and resource utilization of solid waste in mines. In this paper, the synergistic effects of solid waste granulated blast furnace slag (GS) and carbide slag (CS) as cementitious materials (GCCM) are investigated, along with their preliminary feasibility in combination with coal gangue (CG) and furnace bottom slag (FBS) for the preparation of backfill materials. The synergistic hydration mechanism, mechanical properties, working performance of GCCM and GBC were studied, and the environmental impact and cost-effectiveness of GBC were evaluated.
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January 2025
School of City and Architecture Engineering, Zaozhuang University, Zaozhuang, 277160, Shandong, China.
To study the enhancement effect of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) on the splitting tensile properties of foamed concrete backfill in which cement and fly ash were used as the cementitious materials and natural sand was used as the aggregate, specimens of CNT-modified foamed concrete backfill were prepared. Brazilian splitting tests were used to investigate the splitting tensile strength of the CNT-modified foamed concrete backfill, and the digital speckle correlation method was used to analyze the stress field characteristics and crack expansion law of the specimens during splitting tensile testing. The stress-strain characteristics and energy dissipation laws of the backfill were studied at various static loading rates, and a relationship between the splitting tensile strength, ultimate strain, and loading rate was established.
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January 2025
China University of Mining and Technology, School of electrical and power engineering, NO.1, Daxue Road, 221116, Xuzhou, CHINA.
The mining industry produces a large amount of industrial solid waste every year. Among them, fly ash (FA), slag and tailings are the three main solid wastes, which can cause soil pollution, air pollution, water pollution and serious threat to human health if not handled properly. At present, the treatment methods of industrial solid waste mainly include direct landfill, recovery of high-value components, production of construction materials, etc.
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February 2025
School of Electric Power Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510641, China; Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Efficient and Clean Energy Utilization, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510641, China. Electronic address:
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January 2025
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics, University of Plymouth, Plymouth PL4 8AA, UK.
The evaluation of the mechanical performance of fly ash-recycled mortar (FARM) is a necessary condition to ensure the efficient utilization of recycled fine aggregates. This article describes the design of nine mix proportions of FARMs with a low water/cement ratio and screens six mix proportions with reasonable flowability. The compressive strengths of FARMs were tested, and the influence of the water/cement ratio (/) and age on the compressive strength was analyzed.
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