Phosphogypsum (PG), the main industrial by-product of phosphate fertilizer industry,
primarily consists of calcium sulfate dihydrate. However, it contains various impurities with …

Abstract Phosphogypsum (PG: CaSO4· 2H2O) is a waste product generated by the
phosphate industry. World production of this waste exceeds 200 million tonnes per year. PG …

While traditional disposal of phosphogypsum either occupies excessive amounts of land or
causes serious pollution, novel recycling of phosphogypsum is desirable. Making …

Mine wastes are unwanted, currently uneconomic, solid and liquid materials found at or near
mine sites. Volumetrically they are one of the world's largest waste streams, and they often …

Cadmium (Cd) is a naturally occurring element present in all soils from both geogenic and
anthropogenic sources. The primary risk pathway to humans is exposure through dietary …

Abundance in waste phosphogypsum landfilling encourages the development of an eco-
efficient Excess-sulfate Phosphogypsum Slag Cement (EPSC). This work evaluates steel …

If we want to ensure a sustainable future for the human race, we must learn to prevent,
minimize, reuse and recycle waste. Reuse of mine wastes allows their beneficial application …

The gradual accumulation of phosphogypsum (PG) has attracted worldwide attention
because of its occupation of considerable surface land and serious environmental …

Inorganic and organic fertilizers are crop food considered as indispensable sources of
nutrients to the agriculture ecosystem. These crop food, besides supplying essential …

Phosphogypsum wastes from phosphate fertilizer industries are stockpiled in stacks with
high contamination potential. An assessment of the environmental impact, including the use …