Critical review on secondary zinc resources and their recycling technologies

Kaya M., Hussaini S., KURŞUNOĞLU S.

HYDROMETALLURGY, vol.195, 2020 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 195
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.hydromet.2020.105362
  • Journal Name: HYDROMETALLURGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, Aerospace Database, Chemical Abstracts Core, Communication Abstracts, Compendex, INSPEC, Metadex, Civil Engineering Abstracts
  • Abdullah Gül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

In a race to save the earth of its rapidly depleting natural resources, the use of Secondary Raw Materials (SMRs) as alternative replacements in several processes is currently intensively pursued. The valorization of SMRs is consistent with the sustainable circular economy, where resource efficiency is maximized for the benefit of both the economy and green environment. In line with this mandate, this article focuses on investigating recent studies on secondary zinc (Zn) resources and describing state-of-art Zn recycling technologies. Globally, some of the main Zn-containing secondary raw materials are mine/concentrator/smelter tailings, wastes, slags, scraps, dust, etc.