Effect of hydrometallurgical process parameters on the Mn2O3 nano catalysts derived from spent batteries used in the plasma catalytic oxidation of BTX

Manganese oxide catalysts have been synthesized from the used batteries via hydrometallurgical method and effect of hydrometallurgical parameters such as the effect of acid type (H₂SO₄, HNO₃, HCl), acid concentration (0.5, 1, 1.5, 2 %v/v) and powder to acid ratio (1/50, 1/60, 1/70, 1/80) were in detail investigated. The physico-chemical properties of as-prepared catalysts were characterized by FT-IR, XRD, FESEM, EDX, BET, TEM, and TPR-H₂ analysis. The activity of as-prepared catalysts were investigated towards the oxidation of benzene, toluene, and xylene (BTX) in a plasma-catalytic process. The results show that benzene and toluene conversion were almost constant in the range of 97–98% in case of various acid types, acid concentrations and solid to liquid ratios. However, the xylene conversion were varied in case of different hydrometallurgical factors. The highest xylene conversion was obtained in the presence of MnS0.5–60, which was prepared using H₂SO₄ with concentration of 0.5%v/v and solid to liquid ratio of 1/60. The effect of the input voltage and BTX flow rate on the BTX conversion was also investigated using MnS0.5–60 catalyst in detail.     

废槽衬的性能研究

研究了废槽衬的外观形貌、微观结构、物相组成、元素含量,并对寿命相同的两种典型废槽衬的性能进行了对比分析,为选择废槽衬的无害化处理工艺提供了基础数据。     

Technology for recycling and regenerating graphite from spent lithium-ion batteries

With the annual increase in the amount of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), the development of spent LIBs recycling technology has gradually attracted attention. Graphite is one of the most critical materials for LIBs, which is listed as a key energy source by many developed countries. However, it was neglected in spent LIBs recycling, leading to pollution of the environment and waste of resources. In this paper, the latest research progress for recycling of graphite from spent LIBs was summarized. Especially, the processes of pretreatment, graphite enrichment and purification, and materials regeneration for graphite recovery are introduced in details. Finally, the problems and opportunities of graphite recycling are raised.     

湿式空气氧化法处理乙烯废碱液装置的技术改造

针对中国石化齐鲁石化公司烯烃厂乙烯装置废碱液处理系统在试运转过程中存在的问题,通过分析原因,提出并实施改进工艺的相关措施,得到一组适宜的工艺操作参数,保证了废碱液湿式空气氧化装置的稳定运行。     

Catalytic degradation of waste polyolefinic polymers using spent FCC catalyst with various experimental variables

Liquid-phase catalytic degradation of waste polyolefinic polymers (HDPE, LDPE, PP) over spent fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) catalyst was carried out at atmospheric pressure with a stirred semi-batch operation. The effect of experimental variables, such as catalyst amount, reaction temperature, plastic types and weight ratio of mixed plastic on the yield and accumulative amount distribution of liquid product for catalytic degradation was investigated. The initial rate of catalytic degradation of waste HDPE was linearly increased with catalyst amount (4-12 wt%), while that was exponentially increased with reaction temperature (350-430 ‡C). Spent FCC catalyst in the liquid-phase catalytic degradation of polymer was not deactivated fast. The product distribution from catalytic degradation using spent FCC catalyst strongly depended on the plastic type. The catalytic degradation of mixed plastic (HDPE: LDPE: PP: PS=3: 2: 3: 1) showed lower degradation temperature by about 20 ‡C than that of pure HDPE.     

Neutronic performance of new coolants in a fusion–fission (hybrid) reactor

Selection of coolant used in the fuel zone of a fusion–fission (hybrid) reactor affects the neutronic performance of the blanket much. Recently, two coolants namely, Flinabe and Li₂₀Sn₈₀ have been investigated to use in fusion reactors as tritium breeder and energy carrier due to their advantages of low melting point, low vapor pressure. In this study, neutronic performance of these coolants in a hybrid reactor using Canada Deuterium Uranium Reactor (CANDU) spent fuel was investigated for an operation period of 48 months. And also that of natural lithium and Flibe was also examined for comparison. Neutron transport calculations were conducted on a simple experimental hybrid blanket in a cylindrical geometry with the help of the SCALE4.3 system by solving the Boltzmann transport equation with the XSDRNPM code in 238 neutron groups and a S₈–P₃ approximation.     

废树脂苯乙烯固化研究(Ⅱ)

本文研究废离子交换树脂苯乙烯固化的工艺条件和固化产品性能鉴定。该法能包容62％(W)废树脂。固化产品均匀、坚韧、抗压强度239kg/cm~2。在去离子水中浸泡120d,浸出率对于~(137)Cs为10~(-6)cm/d,对于~(60)Co和~(85)Sr为10~(-7)-10~(-8)cm/d。长期水浸不溶胀。承受辐照剂量>10~8rad。闪点270℃,燃点290℃左右。加热到450℃不自燃,DTA曲线上235℃前无放热峰。     

Challenges in spent nuclear fuel final disposal： conceptual design models

The disposal of spent nuclear fuel is a long-standing issue in nuclear technology. Mainly, UO2 and metallic U are used as a fuel in nuclear reactors. Spent nuclear fuel contains fission products and transuranium elements, which would remain radioactive for 104 to 108 years. In this brief communication, essential concepts and engineering elements related to high-level nuclear waste disposal are described. Conceptual design models are described and discussed considering the long-time scale activity of spent nuclear fuel or high level waste. Notions of physical and chemical barriers to contain nuclear waste are highlightened. Concerns regarding integrity, self-irradiation induced decomposition and thermal effects of decay heat on the spent nuclear fuel are also discussed. The question of retrievability of spent nuclear fuel after disposal is considered.     

金银火法冶炼中炉衬废砖选矿回收金银

金银火法冶炼中炉衬废砖的金银含量高，回收价值大。研究确定了浮－重联合选矿、产品酸浸除镁的炉衬废砖处理工艺。采用组合浮选药剂，可强化浮选效果，浮选尾矿经摇床重选确保了粗粒金银的回收；精矿酸浸除镁可满足冶炼要求；尾矿脱镁后可返回铅粗炼系统综合回收金、银、铜、铋等有价金属，有效地利用了资源。工艺流程简单、合理，易于实施，应用于生产取得了良好的经济效益