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Application of Catalytic H 2 O 2 -Mediated NOx Removal Process Leveraging Solid Waste Residues: Exemplified by Copper Slag

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  • Huidong Tang

    (Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China)

  • Jiacheng Bao

    (School of Resource & Environment and Safety Engineering, University of South China, Hengyang 421001, China)

  • Chen Liu

    (Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China)

  • Yuwen Deng

    (Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China)

  • Yixing Ma

    (Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China)

  • Lei Shi

    (Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China)

  • Shuangyou Bao

    (Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China)

  • Kai Li

    (Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China)

  • Ping Ning

    (Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China)

  • Xin Sun

    (Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, China)

Abstract

In pursuing sustainable environmental solutions, the concept of ‘waste to treasure’ has emerged as a promising approach. In this study, a new process is proposed to combine solid copper slag with hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ) to remove nitrogen oxides (NOx) from acidic exhaust gases, thus effectively utilizing waste materials. Firstly, different smelting slags were screened to determine the catalytic potential of copper slag for hydrogen peroxide. Subsequently, the catalytic activity of the copper slags at various stages of the copper smelting process was thoroughly evaluated and optimized. In addition, a multifactorial evaluation of slow-cooled copper slag catalysts for removing NOx was carried out. Preliminary indications are that the iron phase in the copper slag is identified as the main source of catalytic activity sites. The results suggest that Fe 2+ /Fe 3+ sites on the surface of the Fe phase in the slow-cooled copper slag may be crucial in improving the NOx removal efficiency. The main reactive oxygen species detected in the system were ·OH, ·O 2 ⁻, and 1 O 2 . In addition, the transformation products, formation pathways, and reaction mechanisms of NO in the liquid phase were initially investigated and determined. This study provides a green and sustainable path for the utilization of solid waste and management of atmospheric fumes in the non-ferrous metal industry and offers new perspectives to address environmental challenges in industrial processes.

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  • Huidong Tang & Jiacheng Bao & Chen Liu & Yuwen Deng & Yixing Ma & Lei Shi & Shuangyou Bao & Kai Li & Ping Ning & Xin Sun, 2025. "Application of Catalytic H 2 O 2 -Mediated NOx Removal Process Leveraging Solid Waste Residues: Exemplified by Copper Slag," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 17(6), pages 1-13, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:17:y:2025:i:6:p:2469-:d:1610086
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