Recycling of phosphate mine tailings for the production of geopolymers
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.03.094
Abstract: Abstract Phosphate sludge is a fine by-product produced with large quantities during ore phosphate beneficiation (washing and flotation), and deposited in surface impoundment without treatment, which create environmental issues. The main objective of this study… read more here.
Keywords: production geopolymers; phosphate sludge; phosphate; phosphate mine ... See more keywords
Characterization of Kef Shfeir phosphate sludge (Gafsa, Tunisia) and optimization of its dewatering.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2019.109801
Abstract: Water separation and recovery through thickening require adapted flocculants and densification processes. This study aimed to maximize water recovery from phosphate sludge (PS) at Kef Shfeir mine operation, Gafsa Phosphate Company, Tunisia. Representative samples of… read more here.
Keywords: kef shfeir; recovery; water; phosphate sludge ... See more keywords
Effect of alkali-mixed content and thermally untreated phosphate sludge dosages on some properties of metakaolin based geopolymer material
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DOI: 10.1016/j.matchemphys.2020.122938
Abstract: Abstract In the present work we investigate the possibility of reusing phosphate sludge, which is considered as a mining by-product from beneficiation plants of the Moroccan phosphate rocks (OCP, Youssoufia), through the geopolymerization process. This… read more here.
Keywords: phosphate sludge; thermally untreated; effect; spectroscopy ... See more keywords