Transformation of mine tailings into cement-bound aggregates for use in concrete by granulation in a high intensity mixer
Arne Peys, Ruben Snellings, Bo Peeraer, Asghar Gholizadeh Vayghan, Anders Sand, Liesbeth Horckmans, Mieke Quaghebeur
Abstract
sponsorship: This work has received funding from the European Union's EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation Horizon 2020 under Grant Agreement No 776846 (NEMO -https://h2020-nemo.eu).The authors would like to thank the Tara mine for the efficient collaboration and the VITO lab technicians involved in the work, with special thanks to J. Van Loy (granulation) and J. Lievens (leaching and mortars). (European Union|776846, H2020 Societal Challenges Programme|776846)
Topics & Concepts
TailingsGranulationCementCompressive strengthMaterials scienceMetallurgyWaste managementLeaching (pedology)PhosphogypsumEnvironmental scienceComposite materialEngineeringChemistryRaw materialOrganic chemistrySoil waterSoil scienceTailings Management and PropertiesMine drainage and remediation techniquesConcrete and Cement Materials Research