Lime in the limelight. (1st April 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dowling, Aideen; O'Dwyer, Jean; Adley, Catherine C.
• Is Part Of: Journal of cleaner production. Volume 92(2015:Apr. 01)
• Page Start: 13
• Page End: 22
• Publication Date: 2015-04-01
• Subjects: Uses of lime -- Trade -- Lime industry -- Environmental remediation -- Healthcare solutions -- Metallurgy applications; REACH Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals -- IPPC International Plant Protection Convention -- BAT Best Available Techniques -- BREF BAT Reference Document -- FGD Flue Gas Desulphurization -- AMD Acid Mine Draining -- LCA Life Cycle Assessment -- CCS Carbon Capture and Storage -- CCU Carbon Capture and Utilisation -- IPCC Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change -- NP Nanoparticles -- EU ETS EU Emissions Trading System -- PCC Precipitated Calcium Carbonate -- EINICS European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances -- VCAS Vitrified Calcium Alumina-Silicate -- EULA European Lime Association; Factory and trade waste -- Management -- Periodicals; Manufactures -- Environmental aspects -- Periodicals; Déchets industriels -- Gestion -- Périodiques; Usines -- Aspect de l'environnement -- Périodiques; 628.5
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2014.12.047
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0959-6526

Abstract

Abstract: Lime is one of the most versatile chemicals in the world. There are two main types of lime produced, quicklime and hydrated lime. Quicklime is formed during the calcination of limestone. Hydrated lime results from subsequent hydration of quicklime where required. Lime has been innovatively rediscovered to be a more environmentally sustainable product aiding in the implementation of new cleaner systems from, remediation of acid mine draining to key uses in water source treatment. Further research has been undertaken to investigate new roles for lime as an antimicrobial compound and environmentally friendly biocide. The uses of lime have evolved steadily over time; this is thought to be due to its ease of acquisition, affordable price and unique versatile properties. The aim of this literature review is to provide an informed view on the current application of lime and its potential novel uses in the future. Highlights: The current lime industry. Illustrating the extensive uses of lime in both an industrial setting. Examining lime usage in environmental applications.