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Publication Detail
Element speciation in UK biomass power plant residues based on
composition, mineralogy, microstructure and leaching
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Publication Type:Journal article
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Publication Sub Type:Article
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Authors:Bogush A, Stegemann J, Williams R, Wood IG
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Publisher:Elsevier
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Publication date:01/2018
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Journal:Fuel
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Volume:211
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Status:Published
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Print ISSN:0016-2361
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Language:English
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Keywords:Biomass Bottom ash Fly ash APC residue Element speciation Leaching Phosphorous Potassium Fertiliser
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Abstract
Biomass ash management is an escalating issue in many countries because of increasing numbers of biomass
power plants. Comprehensive characterization of biomass ashes with emphasis on element speciation, and solubility
of nutrients (e.g., K and P) and pollutants is essential for potential utilization of these residues for soil
nutrition. All the UK biomass ashes investigated, whether from combustion of poultry litter, meat and bone meal,
and straw, were alkaline and contained high concentrations of P, K, and Ca. The biomass air pollution control
(APC) residues were enriched in K, Cl, S and Zn, and contained less lithophile elements, such as Al, Ca, P, Mg, Si,
Ti, and Ba, compared to the bottom ashes. P appeared in: 1) bottom ashes as apatite and other phosphates
(potassium hydrogen phosphate and potassium iron phosphate in the bottom ashes from combustion of poultry
litter); 2) APC residues from combustion of poultry litter as potassium sodium calcium phosphate. K is present
mainly in sylvite, arcanite, and some phosphates. Na, K, Cl, and S were easily leached by water from the biomass
APC residues. However, water leaching of P, Ca, and Mg was very low, with leaching of P possibly controlled by
hydroxyapatite. Aqueous Zn, Cu and Pb appear to prevail in the form of neutral and anionic hydroxide complexes,
which are toxic and easily accessible chemical forms for live organisms. Application of the poultry litter
bottom ashes as a PK fertiliser in agriculture is appropriate. However, direct application of APC residues to
agricultural fields is not appropriate but recovery of K and P from that material should be considered.
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