Phys.org February 7, 2024
Researchers in China described their integrated emission inventory that included air pollutants and CO2 emissions from 811 ISI enterprises and five key manufacturing processes in 2020. According to them sintering was the primary source of air pollution in the ISI. 81% of total CO2 emissions come from blast furnaces. Contributions of ISI have resulted in an increase in national population weighted PM2.5 concentration, causing approximately 59,035 premature deaths in 2020. Emissions from other provinces contributed to 48% of PM2.5-related deaths in China. According to them it is crucial for ISI manufacturers to prioritize the removal of outdated production capacities and adopt energy-efficient and advanced techniques, along with ultra-low emission technologies… read more. Open Access TECHNICAL ARTICLEÂ
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