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Review of disposal technologies for chromated copper arsenate (CCA) treated wood waste, with detailed analyses of thermochemical conversion processes

Helsen, Lieve, Van den Bulck, Eric·2005·Environmental Pollution

Abstract

Several alternative methods for the disposal of chromated copper arsenate (CCA) treated wood waste have been studied in the literature, and these methods are reviewed and compared in this paper. Alternative disposal methods include: recycling and recovery, chemical extraction, bioremediation, electrodialytic remediation and thermal destruction. Thermochemical conversion processes are evaluated in detail based on experiments with model compounds as well as experimental and modelling work with CCA treated wood. The latter category includes: determination of the percentage of arsenic volatilised during thermal conversion of CCA treated wood, identification of the mechanisms responsible for arsenic release, modelling of high temperature equilibrium chemistry involved when CCA treated wood is burned, overview of options available for arsenic capture, characterisation of ash resulting from (co-)combustion of CCA treated wood, concerns about polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins/furans (PCDD/F) formation. Finally, the most appropriate thermochemical disposal technology is identified on short term (co-incineration) and on long term (low-temperature pyrolysis or high-temperature gasification).

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Authors
Helsen, L., & Van den Bulck, E.
Affiliations
KU Leuven (BE)
Corresponding author
Helsen, Lieve
Venue
Environmental Pollution
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2005-03
Volume
134
Issue
2
Pages
301-314
ISSN
0269-7491 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W1977696200
Cited by
132
References
47
Citations by year
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FWCI
17.83
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Environmental Pollution (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Lirias (submittedVersion)
Funders
  • Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek
  • Vlaamse regering
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Waste Management and Disposal › Recycling and Waste Management Techniques
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Biomedical Engineering › Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes
  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Environmental Chemistry › Arsenic contamination and mitigation
Keywords
chromated copper arsenate, CCA-treated wood, wood waste disposal, thermochemical conversion, thermal destruction, co-combustion, pyrolysis, gasification, PCDD/F formation, electrodialytic remediation, bioremediation, chemical extraction, recycling and recovery
MeSH terms
Air Pollutants, Arsenates, Arsenic, Biodegradation, Environmental, Chromium, Conservation of Natural Resources, Copper, Hazardous Waste, Hot Temperature, Industrial Waste, Refuse Disposal, Technology, Wood, Incineration

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