1. Analysis of alkali-activated mineral wool-slag binders : evaluating the differences between one-part and two-part variationsElijah Adesanya, Rawia Dabbebi, Christine Rößler, Majda Pavlin, Zhenming Li, Tero Luukkonen, Juho Yliniemi, Mirja Illikainen, 2024, izvirni znanstveni članek Povzetek: Two synthesis pathways (one- and two-part) in alkali-activated binders were compared using ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS), mineral wool (MW) activated using dry and liquid alkali activators with similar Na2O/SiO2 modulus. The effect of activator type on reaction kinetics, strength development, setting times, and durability shows that one-part synthesis does not only improve early strength, but also provide better durability properties. While the highest compressive strength (56 MPa, 90 days) was achieved for the one-part mix (DM), the reaction products (presence of Mg–Al layered double hydroxide and C–S–H-like phases) observed for both mortar mixes were similar. The DM mortars showed better resistance to sulfate attack than two-part mix (WM) mortars and sets faster. The results highlight the significance of the one-part pathways in the synthesis of alkali-activated materials. Ključne besede: recycling, alkali activated material, mineral wool Objavljeno v DiRROS: 11.03.2024; Ogledov: 98; Prenosov: 72 Celotno besedilo (1,28 MB) Gradivo ima več datotek! Več... |
2. Development of the recycling procedure for rapid antigen testsRebeka Rudolf, Darja Feizpour, Žiga Jelen, Peter Majerič, Tilen Švarc, Matej Zadravec, Timi Gomboc, Aleksandra Kocijan, 2024, izvirni znanstveni članek Ključne besede: rapid antigen tests, recycling, characterization, nanogold, plastic Objavljeno v DiRROS: 28.02.2024; Ogledov: 139; Prenosov: 56 Celotno besedilo (1,74 MB) Gradivo ima več datotek! Več... |
3. Characterisation of a 3D-printed alkali-activated material based on waste mineral wool at room and elevated temperaturesMajda Pavlin, Barbara Horvat, Romana Cerc Korošec, Rok Capuder, Lidija Korat, Vilma Ducman, 2024, izvirni znanstveni članek Ključne besede: recycling, alkalijsko aktivirani materiali, 3D print, mineralna volna Objavljeno v DiRROS: 25.01.2024; Ogledov: 196; Prenosov: 96 Celotno besedilo (17,73 MB) Gradivo ima več datotek! Več... |
4. Mud from the Sitarjevec mine as a pigment for textile printingDarja Rant, Mateja Štefančič, Vesna Zalar Serjun, Mateja Golež, 2021, objavljeni znanstveni prispevek na konferenci Povzetek: The Sitarjevec mine, located near the town of Litija (Central Slovenia), is recognized by the strong yellow colour of its dripstone structures and mine mud deposits. The mine mud, composed predominantly of goethite, accumulates on the ground of the mine shafts as the result of the interaction between percolating underground water, iron ore minerals and microorganisms. Since the accumulation of limonite mine mud is an ongoing process, larger quantities of mud have been deposited in the mine shafts since its closure. These deposits present a real threat of unleashing a mine mud spill on the town of Litija. Such a scenario has already previously occurred. In order to find new potential routes for recycling larger quantities of this mine mud, the present research work was performed to assess the use of mine mud as a pigment in the dye industry. In the first stage, the chemical (XRF) and microstructural (SEM) characteristics of the mine mud were defined together with the identification of its phase composition (XRD), particle size distribution and specific surface area (BET). Furthermore, the pigment was used to colour textile printing paste on a laboratory scale. To define the most appropriate quality of textile prints the rheological response of the various textile printing paste samples was investigated in terms of their plastic viscosity, indicating their suitability for use in textile printing. Test prints wereconducted, and the properties of leaching and fastness in the prints were assessed. Ključne besede: mine mud, recycling, pigment, printing paste, textile, rheology Objavljeno v DiRROS: 25.01.2024; Ogledov: 159; Prenosov: 97 Celotno besedilo (9,29 MB) Gradivo ima več datotek! Več... |
5. Detoxified spent pot lining from aluminum production as (alumino-)silicate source for composite cement and autoclaved aerated concreteArne Peys, Mateja Košir, Ruben Snellings, Ana Mladenovič, Liesbeth Horckmans, 2021, izvirni znanstveni članek Povzetek: New sources of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) are needed to meet the future demand. A potential new source of SCM is spent pot lining, a residue from aluminum production. The present work showed that the refined aluminosilicate part of spent pot lining (SPL) has a moderate chemical reactivity in a cementitious system measured in the R3 calorimetry test, comparable to commercially used coal fly ash. The reaction of SPL led to the consumption of Ca(OH)2 in a cement paste beyond 7 days after mixing. At 28 and 90 days a significant contribution to strength development was therefore observed, reaching a relative strength, which is similar to composite cements with coal fly ash. At early age a retardation of the cement hydration is caused by the SPL, which should most likely be associated with the presence of trace amounts of NH3. The spent pot lining is also investigated as silica source for autoclaved aerated concrete blocks. The replacement of quartz by spent pot lining did not show an adverse effect on the strength-density relation of the lightweight blocks up to 50 wt% quartz substitution. Overall, spent pot lining can be used in small replacement volumes (30 wt%) as SCM or as replacement of quartz (50 wt%) in autoclaved aerated concrete blocks. Ključne besede: spent pot lining, construction materials, recycling, autoclaved aerated conctrte, supplementary cementitious material Objavljeno v DiRROS: 04.12.2023; Ogledov: 183; Prenosov: 77 Celotno besedilo (15,66 MB) Gradivo ima več datotek! Več... |
6. Textile industry as a major source of microplastics in the environmentBranka Mušič, 2023, pregledni znanstveni članek Povzetek: This review brings together data on the impact of (micro)plastics, on the environment. Critically evaluates studies on the use of various techniques for recycling textile plastic, which is a major polluter of the environment. In this review, let’s focus a bit more on industrial waste in the textile industry since it would be easiest possible to capture and recycle it again. We also discuss LCA studies, bottlenecks, and future perspectives, for a lower impact on the environment. The main challenges which make further recycling progress difficult are discussed, such as the lamination of textile fibers with metal, new textile fibers that appear as a result of rapid development, the difference in the density of textile fibers, low recycling efficiency, etc. Finally, the possible uses of more environmentally friendly polymers are shown, which can be an alternative to the current synthetic polymers. The results of the literature review showed that for the development of a sustainable textile industry, which would mitigate the impact of microplastics on the environment, from a long-term perspective, the integration of more intensive, complex decisions into the business models of manufacturing companies is necessary. The environmental consequences will be even more intense due to the massive releases of textile microfibers into the environment and excessive accumulation, therefore, in order to achieve the specific goals of sustainable development, a reduction in the production of microplastics is first required, which is only possible with a global partnership of all countries to achieve a specific goal on a global level. Ključne besede: textile plastics, microplastics, environment, industrial textile waste, LCA, synthetic polymers alternative, recycling techniques Objavljeno v DiRROS: 05.09.2023; Ogledov: 270; Prenosov: 147 Celotno besedilo (1,46 MB) Gradivo ima več datotek! Več... |
7. Environmental acceptability of geotechnical composites from recycled materials : comparative study of laboratory and field investigationsMarija Đurić, Vesna Zalar Serjun, Ana Mladenovič, Alenka Mauko Pranjić, Radmila Milačič, Janez Ščančar, Janko Urbanc, Nina Mali, Alenka Sešek Pavlin, Janez Turk, Primož Oprčkal, 2023, izvirni znanstveni članek Povzetek: The environmental properties of three geotechnical composites made by recycling wastes were investigated on a laboratory scale and in the field with the use of lysimeters designated for the revitalization of degraded mining sites. Composites were prepared by combining the mine waste with paper-mill sludge and foundry sand (Composite 1), with digestate from municipal waste and paper ash (Composite 2), and with coal ash, foundry slag and waste incineration bottom ash (Composite 3). The results of laboratory leaching tests proved that Composites 1 and 3 are envi- ronmentally acceptable, according to the legislative limits, as the potentially hazardous substances were immobilized, while in Composite 2, the legislative limits were exceeded. In the field lysimeters, the lowest rate of leaching was determined for optimally compacted Composites 1 and 3, while for Composite 2 the leaching of Cu was high. This study proved that optimally installed Composites 1 and 3 are environmentally acceptable for use in construction as an alternative to virgin materials, for the revitalization of degraded mining sites or, along with Composite 2, for closure operations with landfills. In this way, locally available waste streams are valorised and channelized into a beneficial and sustainable recycling practice. Ključne besede: waste, recycling, lysimeter, potentiali hazardous substances, immobilization, revitalisation, environmental, open access Objavljeno v DiRROS: 29.05.2023; Ogledov: 310; Prenosov: 238 Celotno besedilo (3,42 MB) Gradivo ima več datotek! Več... |
8. Classification of hot-rolled plates using the Mahalanobis distance of NMIs in Ti-stabilized austenitic stainless-steel produced by secondary metallurgyFranci Vode, Franc Tehovnik, Gorazd Kosec, Darja Steiner Petrovič, 2022, izvirni znanstveni članek Ključne besede: stainless steel, ferrotitanium, impurities, oxygen, nonmetallic inclusions, scrap recycling, automated inclusion analysis, Mahalanobis distance Objavljeno v DiRROS: 06.05.2022; Ogledov: 476; Prenosov: 155 Povezava na datoteko |
9. Quantitative determination of PA6 and/or PA66 content in polyamide-containing wastesEma Žagar, Urška Češarek, Ana Drinčić, Simona Sitar, Igor Shlyapnikov, David Pahovnik, 2020, izvirni znanstveni članek Ključne besede: polymer waste, chemical recycling, microwave chemistry, polyamide content, liquid chromatography Objavljeno v DiRROS: 29.07.2020; Ogledov: 1631; Prenosov: 1191 Celotno besedilo (1,48 MB) Gradivo ima več datotek! Več... |
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