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ArticleScientific reports2025

Experimental characterization of iron mining tailings as sustainable material for thermal energy storage.

M Diaz-Piloneta, M Terrados-Cristos, F Ortega-Fernandez, G Martinez-Huerta, V Alvarez-Cabal

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5 authors.

M Diaz-PilonetaProject Engineering Department, University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain. diazmarina@uniovi.es.
M Terrados-CristosProject Engineering Department, University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain.
F Ortega-FernandezProject Engineering Department, University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain.
G Martinez-HuertaProject Engineering Department, University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain.
V Alvarez-CabalProject Engineering Department, University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Mine tailings are an unavoidable waste generated during iron ore mining operations, of which millions of tonnes are generated worldwide. Given the importance of steel, and therefore, iron ore mining, solutions are needed to recover this waste. Despite global efforts, the current proposed solutions struggle to reach the market due to cost-effectiveness issues. This study explores a potential solution, presenting iron tailings as a viable, economical, and sustainable material for thermal energy storage systems. Thermal characterization showed a specific heat capacity of 780-990 J/kg·K up to 590 °C. The material remained thermally stable without melting or decomposition up to 1000 °C, and the resulting storage density was estimated up to 450 kWh/m

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Circular economyIron tailingsMining industryThermal energy storage

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PMID41249391
PMCPMC12623969

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