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  • Environmental Engineering
  • Waste Management

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  • Municipal solid waste incineration (MSWI) ashes are typically non-reactive and pose disposal challenges.
  • Developing effective methods for upcycling MSWI ashes is crucial for environmental sustainability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate a novel processing technique for transforming MSWI ashes into valuable solid materials.
  • To explore the potential of using thermodynamic driving forces for ash upcycling.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a strong alkaline activator and compaction pressure as thermodynamic driving forces.
  • Examined the effects of varying compaction pressure, alkaline activator concentration, and fly ash to bottom ash ratios.
  • Incorporated additives such as class-C fly ash, class-F fly ash, and epoxy.

Main Results:

  • Successfully produced dense solid materials from MSWI ashes with low defect density.
  • Achieved relatively high flexural and compressive strengths in the processed materials.
  • Identified optimal ranges for processing parameters and additive combinations.

Conclusions:

  • The novel processing technique effectively upcycles MSWI ashes into high-strength solids.
  • This method presents a promising avenue for advanced MSWI ash utilization, contributing to environmental preservation and circular economy principles.