Recovery and Utilization of Metallurgical Solid Wastes

Dear Colleagues,

The soaring demand for metals keeps boosting their production, simultaneously generating massive metallurgical solid wastes, e.g., slag, sludge, and dust. For the continuous growth of the metallurgical industry, it is vital to recover and utilize these wastes in view of the potential economic and environmental benefits. However, there are significant differences in the contents and occurrence forms of valuable elements in various types of the wastes. It is crucial to continuously innovate treatment processes for metallurgical solid wastes with the rapid development of the industry.

The past few years have witnessed enormous progress in treating metallurgical solid wastes, particularly the recovery of valuable components using novel physical, pyrometallurgical and hydrometallurgical methods or direct conversion of the wastes to a wide spectrum of value-added products by individual and combined technologies. Exciting findings have been stimulating the commercialization of many relevant processes to achieve cleaner metal production.

This Special Issue intends to bring together cutting-edge research in the field of the recovery and utilization of metallurgical solid wastes for realizing sustainable development of the metallurgical industry towards a greener, more resource-efficient, and climate-resilient economy. It particularly welcomes contributions detailing significant advances regarding innovative theories, methods, and technologies for the treatment of metallurgical solid wastes that possess the features of low-carbon footprint, little or no environmental hazards, and long-term economic viability.

Prof. Dr. Zhiwei Peng
Guest Editor

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