An evaluation of selected waste resources for utilization in ceramic materials applications

• Published in: Journal of the European Ceramic Society Vol. 25; no. 13; pp. 3145 - 3149
• Main Authors: Jonker, A., Potgieter, J.H.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford Elsevier Ltd 01-08-2005; Elsevier
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Building materials. Ceramics. Glasses; Ceramic industries; Chemical industry and chemicals; Drinking water and swimming-pool water. Desalination; Exact sciences and technology; Filters; Mechanical properties; Miscellaneous; Pollution; Porosity; Slip casting; Technical ceramics; Waste materials; Wastes; Water treatment and pollution; Slip casting; Mechanical properties; Waste materials; Filters; Porosity; Clay; Water treatment; Water filter; Raw materials; Phosphogypsum; Experimental study; Fly ash; Industrial waste; Ball clay; Waste reuse; Bentonite; Technical ceramics; Manufacturing
• ISSN: 0955-2219; 1873-619X
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2004.07.024

Many industrial processes generate large amounts of waste. Typical examples include the fertiliser industry (phosphogypsum), ferro-alloy and steel producers (slag), as well as the power generating industry (fly ash). Although some waste products are currently used to a limited extend (e.g. fly ash and cement in cement), there is a constant need to find more uses and new applications for these. This investigation describes work done to develop a novel ceramic body, which can potentially be used as a ceramic filter for purification of waste water and potable water.