Use of incineration MSW ash: A review

Charles H.K. Lam; Alvin W.M. Ip; John Patrick Barford; Gordon McKay

doi:10.3390/su2071943

Use of incineration MSW ash: A review

Charles H.K. Lam, Alvin W.M. Ip, John Patrick Barford, Gordon McKay^*

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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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Abstract

This study reviews the characteristics of municipal solid waste incineration (MSWI) ashes, with a main focus on the chemical properties of the ashes. Furthermore, the possible treatment methods for the utilization of ash, namely, separation processes, solidification/stabilization and thermal processes, are also discussed. Seven types of MSWI ash utilization are reviewed, namely, cement and concrete production, road pavement, glasses and ceramics, agriculture, stabilizing agent, adsorbents and zeolite production. The practical use of MSWI ash shows a great contribution to waste minimization as well as resources conservation.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1943-1968
Number of pages	26
Journal	Sustainability (Switzerland)
Volume	2
Issue number	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3390/su2071943
Publication status	Published - 2010
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Fly ash
Hazardous waste
Incineration
Municipal solid waste
Waste management
Waste utilization

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