Influence of Carbon Material Properties on Slag‐Foaming Dynamics in Electric Arc Furnaces: A Review

L Kieush, J Schenk - steel research international, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
In this article, the impact of conventional carbon sources, alongside potential carbon bio‐
sources, on slag‐foaming behavior is investigated. It highlights the complex relationship …

Decarbonization of Metallurgy and Steelmaking Industries Using Biochar: A Review

TR Sarker, DZ Ethen, S Nanda - Chemical Engineering & …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The iron and steelmaking industries play a significant role in the manufacturing sector but
result in significant greenhouse gas emissions. Biochar has recently gained attention as a …

Investigation of the impact of biochar application on foaming slags with varied compositions in electric arc furnace-based steel production

L Kieush, J Schenk - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
This paper investigates the influence of biochar, either as an individual component or in
combination with high-temperature coke, on the slag foaming behavior. High-temperature …

[HTML][HTML] Unpacking the carbon balance: Biochar production from forest residues and its impact on sustainability

D Voccia, L Lamastra - Energies, 2024 - mdpi.com
Climate change demands urgent action to limit greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and
explore methods for atmospheric carbon removal. Forest residues, a significant biomass …

Effect of SiO2 and Al2O3 on the Thermophysical Properties and the Foaming Index of Electric Arc Furnace Slag from the Production of Construction Steel

M Levchenko, O Kovtun, A Angelini… - steel research …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Viscosity, density, and surface tension of an industrial electric arc furnace (EAF) slag from
production of construction steel with varying SiO2 and Al2O3 contents are investigated using …

Evaluation of biochar and coke blends for slag foaming applications in electric arc furnace steelmaking

C DiGiovanni, D Li, KW Ng… - steel research …, 2025 - Wiley Online Library
The electric arc furnace (EAF) is a promising approach to decarbonize the iron and steel
industry. In EAF steelmaking, injecting carbon into the molten slag remains crucial for …

Potential and Environmental Benefits of Biochar Utilization for Coal/Coke Substitution in the Steel Industry

S Al Hosni, M Domini, R Vahidzadeh, G Bertanza - Energies, 2024 - mdpi.com
The metallurgical sector is one of the most emission-and energy-intensive industries. The
possibility of using fossil carbon substitutes has been investigated to reduce the …

Progress Toward Biocarbon Utilization in Electric Arc Furnace Steelmaking: Current Status and Future Prospects

C DiGiovanni, T Echterhof - Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy, 2024 - Springer
Steel is an essential material in modern infrastructure and industry, but its production is
associated with significant carbon dioxide emissions. Biocarbon utilization in electric arc …

Biocoke Thermochemical Properties for Foamy Slag Formations in Electric Arc Furnace Steelmaking

L Kieush, J Schenk, A Koveria, A Hrubiak - Metals, 2023 - mdpi.com
This paper is devoted to studying the thermochemical properties of carbon sources
(laboratory-scale conventional coke, biocoke with 5 wt.%, and 10 wt.% wood pellet …

[PDF][PDF] Reoxidation Behavior of the Direct Reduced Iron and Hot Briquetted Iron during Handling and Their Integration into Electric Arc Furnace Steelmaking: A Review

L Kieush, S Lesiak, J Rieger, M Leitner, L Schmidt… - Metals, 2024 - researchgate.net
This paper studies the integration of direct reduced iron (DRI) and hot briqueted iron (HBI)
into the steelmaking process via an electric arc furnace (EAF). Considering a variety of DRI …