The Electrokinetic Recovery of Tungsten and Removal of Arsenic from Mining Secondary Resources: The Case of the Panasqueira Mine

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Abstract

European Commission standards for a circular economy are pushing the development of innovative techniques to remove and/or recover elements from environmental matrices. The conception of sustainable strategies should address toxicity issues and potential supplies of secondary materials. Electroremediation of secondary mining resources has been researched to recover critical raw materials and remove harmful compounds. Tungsten mining residues were also successfully applied in producing construction materials. After the electrodialytic recovery and removal of elements, treated residues can add value to cementitious or clayish‐based materials. They can replace or be added to cement or aggregates, potentiating a circular economy and mitigating negative environmental impacts in both the mining and construction industries.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationElectrokinetic Remediation for Environmental Security and Sustainability
EditorsAlexandra B. Ribeiro, Majeti Narasimha Vara Prasad
PublisherWiley
Chapter4
Pages85-98
ISBN (Electronic)9781119670186
ISBN (Print)9781119670117
DOIs
Publication statusE-pub ahead of print - 19 Mar 2021

Keywords

  • electroremediation
  • mining residue
  • construction material
  • arsenic removal
  • tungsten recovery
  • Panasqueira mine

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