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Waste Mineral Wool and Its Opportunities-A Review
Zhen Shyong Yap1, Nur Hafizah A Khalid2, Zaiton Haron1
1School of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai 81310, Johor, Malaysia.
Materials (Basel, Switzerland)
|October 13, 2021
Summary
Waste rock wool recycling is feasible, especially from manufacturing, offering environmental benefits. Its properties make it suitable for composite materials and pollutant absorption, promoting a greener environment.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Environmental Science
- Chemical Engineering
Background:
- Massive generation of waste rock wool poses environmental challenges like landfill burden and leaching.
- Existing literature on waste rock wool recyclability is limited, highlighting a knowledge gap.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct an in-depth review of waste rock wool characterization.
- To explore the potential usability and applications of recycled waste rock wool.
Main Methods:
- Characterization based on physical properties, chemical composition, and contaminants.
- Review of pre-treatment methods, focusing on comminution for homogeneity.
- Assessment of potential applications, emphasizing practicality and commercial viability.
Main Results:
- Manufacturing waste rock wool is more suitable for recycling than post-consumer due to higher purity.
- Comminution is a crucial pre-treatment step for enhancing recycled product properties.
- Waste rock wool's inert compounds (SiO2, CaO, Al2O3) enhance fire resistance, making it ideal for construction composites.
- Potential applications include fillers in building materials and absorbents for pollutants.
Conclusions:
- Waste rock wool can be effectively recycled as a composite material enhancer.
- Its absorbent properties offer potential for environmental remediation.
- Recycling waste rock wool contributes to a circular economy and a greener environment.
Keywords:
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