Mineralogical characterization of South African mine tailings with aim of evaluating their potential for the purposes of mineral carbonation

South Africa is an energy intensive economy which primarily relies on the burning of fossil fuel such as coal. The South African coal energy sector accounts for approximately 420 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide emitted per annum. With present alarming concerns with regards to the ever-increa...

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Main Author: Amponsah-Dacosta, Maxwell
Other Authors: Reid, David L
Format: Dissertation
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2017
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/25014