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Potential Industrial Synergies in the Steelmaking and Metal-Processing Industry: By-Products Valorization and Associated Technological Processes

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  • Juan Henriques

    (Low Carbon & Resource Efficiency, R&Di, Instituto de Soldadura e Qualidade, Taguspark, 2740-120 Oeiras, Portugal)

  • Pedro M. Castro

    (CBQF—Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina, Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Rua de Diogo Botelho 1327, 4169-005 Porto, Portugal)

  • Rui Dias

    (Low Carbon & Resource Efficiency, R&Di, Instituto de Soldadura e Qualidade, Taguspark, 2740-120 Oeiras, Portugal)

  • Bruno Magalhães

    (Low Carbon & Resource Efficiency, R&Di, Instituto de Soldadura e Qualidade, Taguspark, 2740-120 Oeiras, Portugal)

  • Marco Estrela

    (Low Carbon & Resource Efficiency, R&Di, Instituto de Soldadura e Qualidade, Taguspark, 2740-120 Oeiras, Portugal)

Abstract

Steelmaking and ferrous metal processing companies are suppliers of great importance to a wide array of industries, thus being quintessential for the social and financial growth of regions and countries. Most used processes (i.e., blast furnace, basic oxygen furnace, and electric arc furnace-based) are, however, highly pollutant, generating hazardous wastes that were usually landfilled. Generated wastes are important sources of secondary raw materials such as zinc and iron, presenting interesting market value. Hence, aiming to develop green procedures, industries have been using diverse approaches to treat and detoxify hazardous wastes, extract and reuse added value components, or even use their existing infrastructures to convert the wastes generated by other industries into secondary raw materials for steel manufacturing. This paper reviews the main industrial processes, focusing on the waste-generating steps, and discloses the most recent and relevant industrial synergies toward a circular economy. The final contribution of this study consists of the compilation of industrial synergies and recovery technologies for the steelmaking and metal processes.

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  • Juan Henriques & Pedro M. Castro & Rui Dias & Bruno Magalhães & Marco Estrela, 2023. "Potential Industrial Synergies in the Steelmaking and Metal-Processing Industry: By-Products Valorization and Associated Technological Processes," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(21), pages 1-27, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:15:y:2023:i:21:p:15323-:d:1268050
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    1. Rui Dias & João Azevedo & Inês Ferreira & Marco Estrela & Juan Henriques & Cristina Ascenço & Muriel Iten, 2020. "Technical Viability Analysis of Industrial Synergies—An Applied Framework Perspective," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(18), pages 1-15, September.
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