Waste-to-Resource Networks for Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing A Case Study
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.15662/IJEETR.2023.0501003Keywords:
Waste-to-resource networks, industrial ecology, circular economy, inorganic chemical manufacturing, industrial symbiosis, material flow analysis, life cycle assessment, waste valorizationAbstract
The transition from linear "take-make-dispose" production models to circular economy paradigms requires innovative approaches to industrial waste management. This paper examines waste-to-resource networks in inorganic chemical manufacturing through the lens of industrial ecology and circular economy principles. A comprehensive review of methodologies, frameworks, and real-world case studies demonstrate the transformation of industrial waste streams into valuable resources. The study analyzes multi-objective optimization approaches combining Material Flow Analysis (MFA), Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), industrial symbiosis algorithms, and digital platform technologies. Key case studies include potassium chloride recovery from cement kiln bypass dust, municipal solid waste incineration ash mining and chemical cluster symbiosis optimization. Results indicate that waste-to-resource networks can deliver substantial environmental and economic benefits, including reduced virgin material consumption, lower emissions, and significant cost savings. However, implementation faces challenges related to data complexity, inter-organizational coordination, technical heterogeneity, and regulatory barriers. The paper concludes with future research directions emphasizing digital platforms, physics-based network models, and stakeholder facilitation mechanisms to accelerate the adoption of circular economy practices in the inorganic chemical sector.
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