Asbestos Destruction: European Proposals on Thermal, Chemical and Biological Processes

Federica Paglietti, Sergio Malinconico, Sergio Bellagamba, Crescenzo Massaro

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Abstract

From its storage in the workplace to its permanent disposal in landfill or through recycling, asbestos-containing waste (ACW) is a worldwide problem that requires careful and safe management. Considering the high amount of ACW produced by remediation activities and the lack of sufficient landfills, in particular in Europe and in high-density countries, in the past few years new patents for industrial plants to destroy asbestos have been submitted and approved. This paper analyzes some of the industrial plants proposed in Europe to destroy asbestos. This work highlights the advantages and disadvantages and focuses on worker health and environmental protection.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAsbestos and Other Elongate Mineral Particles�New and Continuing Challenges in the 21st Century
EditorsJames R. Millette, James S. Webber
PublisherASTM International
Pages304-326
VolumeSTP 1632
ISBN (Electronic)9780803177109
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021
Event2022 Symposium on Asbestos and Other Elongate Mineral Particles: New and Continuing Challenges in the 21st Century - Burlington, United States
Duration: 25 Jul 202229 Jul 2022

Publication series

NameASTM Special Technical Publication

Conference

Conference2022 Symposium on Asbestos and Other Elongate Mineral Particles: New and Continuing Challenges in the 21st Century
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBurlington
Period25/07/202229/07/2022

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