First published 9/29/2026, 3:06:15 PM · Last updated 9/29/2026, 3:06:15 PM

Valorisation of alkaline effluent derived from iron ore upgrading by Calcium-aluminium-silicate-hydrate (CASH) production and in its application as an adsorbent for heavy metals (Cu2+ and Zn2+) removal from aqueous medium

Journal article reports valorisation of alkaline effluent from iron ore upgrading via Calcium-aluminium-silicate-hydrate (CASH) production and evaluates its use as an adsorbent to remove Cu2+ and Zn2+ from aqueous medium. Published by Elsevier BV on 2026-03-01; no further article details were supplied in the excerpt.

Categories: environment-and-climate, science-and-space, energy-and-resources

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Why it matters

The study presents a potential method to treat alkaline industrial effluent and remove Cu2+ and Zn2+ from water.

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Valorisation of alkaline effluent derived from iron ore upgrading by Calcium-aluminium-silicate-hydrate (CASH) production and in its application as an adsorbent for heavy metals (Cu2+ and Zn2+) removal from aqueous medium

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