Essays about: "Mineral carbonation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words Mineral carbonation.

1. 1. A geological investigation on bedrock suitability for mineral carbonation conducted in the south central part of Sweden

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser

   Author : Edvard Pearson; [2023]
   Keywords : Mineral carbonation; geological investigation; Åsensbruk; Falun; Grums; Öje; Skutskär;

   Abstract : Increasing global temperatures due to anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases is one of our times most dire and urgent challenges to overcome if we are to achieve a sustainable healthy planet. The primary way of accomplishing this is by reducing the amount of released greenhouse gases. READ MORE

3. 2. Enhancing Mineral Carbonation of Olivine with CO2

   University essay from KTH/Kemiteknik

   Author : Ikaros Altantzis; [2023]
   Keywords : CO2 sequestration; Dissolution rate; Mineral carbonation; Olivine; Particle size; CO2-inlagring; Upplösningshastighet; Mineral kolsyrning; Olivin; Partikelstorlek;

   Abstract : Koldioxidutsläpp (CO2) från energiproduktionsindustrin och transportsektorn globalt påverkar miljön negativt. Länder har enats om att minska utsläppen för att nå målet om en genomsnittlig temperaturökning på 1,5 °C till 2030. READ MORE

4. 3. Accelerated Carbonation Of Cement Pastes And Mortars

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

   Author : Pejman Hajibabaei; [2022]
   Keywords : karbonatisering; accelerated carbonation; SCMs; cement paste; carbonation depth;

   Abstract : Concrete structures have the largest surface area of all human made structures. Large surface area makes concrete capable to absorb CO2 from environment during its lifetime. It is estimated that concrete during its lifetime can absorb about 15-20% of CO2 which had produced in cement production. READ MORE

5. 4. To waste, or to resource? A comparative Life Cycle Assessment of recovering bottom ash from waste incineration for use in road construction in Malmö.

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Fynn Peter Hauschke; [2020]
   Keywords : Life Cycle Assessment LCA ; waste incineration; bottom ash; secondary material; road construction; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : The low-carbon benefits and emissions savings from circular economy (CE) strategies are not yet well understood, yet are crucial for global development within Planetary Boundaries. Using the mineral fraction of waste incinerator bottom ash (MIBA) as construction material in road construction is one application of a CE strategy that could lead to environmental gains by substituting energy-intensive primary material and avoiding its alternative disposal in a landfill. READ MORE

6. 5. Experimental Study of Mineral Carbonation of Wollastonite for Increased CO2 Uptake

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Dina Babiker; Matilda Ahlstrand; [2019]
   Keywords : Concrete; Mineral Carbonation; CO2 Sequestration; Wollastonite; Calcium Silicate; Betong; Mineral karbonatisering CO2-sekvestrering; Wollastonit; Kalciumsilicat;

   Abstract : The cement and concrete industry stand for approximately 8% of the global CO2 emissions. The demand of concrete and cement is expected to increase rapidly with the growing world population and increased urbanization. This makes it of the utmost importance for the industry to try to mitigate its emissions. READ MORE