Lei Qin , Siheng Lin , Haifei Lin , Shugang Li , Niandong Chen , Chengang Sun
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Abstract
The mineralization reaction characteristics of alkali-activated fly ash with CO2 directly influence its carbon sequestration capacity. Investigating the micro-scale carbon sequestration mechanisms in alkali-activated fly ash mineralization reactions is essential for improving the efficiency of mineralization and sequestration of fly ash. This study focuses on lignite fly ash from a coal-fired power plant in Shijiazhuang, China. A closed mineralization reactor experimental platform and a pressure drop method were utilized to characterize carbonation performance. The experimental results indicate that the alkali activation treatment effectively enhances the mineralization and carbon sequestration performance of fly ash. Alkali-activated lignite fly ash post-mineralization reaction surfaces showed significant carbonate material presence. After mineralization reaction, the distribution of particle sizes of alkali-activated lignite fly ash increased. The C-O bonds in mineralized fly ash increase with the degree of alkali activation, indicating that alkali activation treatment enhance the carbon sequestration capability of lignite fly ash.
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The International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control is a peer reviewed journal focusing on scientific and engineering developments in greenhouse gas control through capture and storage at large stationary emitters in the power sector and in other major resource, manufacturing and production industries. The Journal covers all greenhouse gas emissions within the power and industrial sectors, and comprises both technical and non-technical related literature in one volume. Original research, review and comments papers are included.