Iron and Heart Failure: Current Concepts and Emerging Pharmacological Paradigms

Background: Emerging evidence has recognized that anemia and iron deficiency are recurrent comorbidities in chronic heart failure (HF) and several trials have established that iron administration improves myocardial asset and clinical scenario in HF. Purpose: Recent acquisitions suggest that iron deficiency represents a concrete bias in the pathogenetic mechanism of chronic HF, so we have investigated the putative role of the hepcidin/ferroportin axis in the cardiovascular setting to advocate novel pharmacological and clinical approaches. Methods: Here, after an excursus on iron metabolism, we first reviewed the ongoing studies on novel iron targeted compounds. Then, we summarize large clinical interventional studies conducted on patient suffering from iron deficiency and HF which have tested the effects of drugging iron regard QoL, hospitalizations and cardiovascular death. Results: Novel compounds such as hepcidin agonist (PTG 300), synthetic human hepcidin (LJPC-401) and anti FPN (Vamifeport) are ongoing in iron overloaded patients, while the hepcidin blocker (PRS-080) is under investigation in anemic patients. Noteworthy, novel insights could arise from the results of a Phase IV interventional study regarding the modification of hepcidin pathway in a large cohort of HF patients (n = 1992) by sodium glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors. To date, several studies highlight the beneficial effect of iron administration in cardiovascular setting and latest evidences consider hepcidin level as a novel biomarker of cardiac injury and atherosclerosis. Conclusions: We advocate that data from ongoing studies will suggest novel iron targeted therapies for diagnosis, prognosis and therapy transferable in selected heart failed patients.

Iron-Deficiency Anemia Management in Gynecological Surgery: A Review of Current Evidence and Best Practices

Purpose: Due to the high prevalence of iron deficiency anemia in women undergoing gynecological surgeries and its association with worse postoperative results, it is necessary to identify and treat anemia preoperatively. However, although anemia and iron deficiency are significant global health problems, there are still disparities in the recognition and implementation of “Patient Blood Management” (PBM) as a comprehensive approach to mitigating the risks associated with these diseases. The purpose of the study is to review best practices for the treatment of anemia based on the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol and PBM recommendations. Methods: This study reviewed the literature on preoperative iron deficiency anemia in patients undergoing gynecological surgery. We identified references through searches in PubMed using relevant search terms. Results: Among the various strategies used in PBM, perhaps the most important is the early detection and management of anemia. In gynecological surgery, there are several approaches to reducing perioperative blood loss, highlighting the use of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists (aGnRh) and antifibrinolytics. Oral and intravenous iron supplementation can be performed in addition to blood transfusion to treat anemia. Conclusion: Addressing preoperative and postoperative anemia through systematic correction, following the guidelines of the ERAS protocol and PBM guidelines, is essential to improving perioperative outcomes in women undergoing gynecological surgery.

Efficacy and Safety of Iron Isomaltoside Compared with an Oral Iron Supplement in the Management of Patients with Iron Deficiency Anemia

Objective: To evaluate the treatment outcome of iron isomaltoside compared with an oral iron supplement in the management of iron deficiency anemia (IDA). Methods: The study included patients with IDA who visited the Outpatient Clinic of the Department of Hematology, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University from October 2021 to August 2022 and met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. According to the actual application of iron supplementation, the patients were divided into two groups: iron isomaltoside treatment group and oral iron treatment group. Baseline measurements were collected before the start of treatment, and measurements were collected subsequently at intervals of 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months. The hematological parameters analyzed included Hemoglobin (Hb), Mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH), Mean Hemoglobin content (MCH), Mean corpuscular Hemoglobin concentration (MCHC), and Platelet (Plt). Safety data and adverse event profiles were recorded. Results: Intra-group comparisons: After 1 month of treatment, the Hb significantly improved (P 0.05). Inter-group comparisons: The biochemical parameters were significantly improved (P 0.05) in the iron isomaltoside group compared with those in the oral iron group after 1 month of iron supplementation in patients with mild and moderate anemia. Adverse reactions were tolerable for the patients in both iron isomaltoside group and oral iron group. Only 1 patient in iron isomaltoside group developed anaphylactic shock during medication and recovered after aggressive rescue. Conclusions: Iron isomaltoside which increases Hb more rapidly compared with the oral iron supplementation has few adverse reactions and good acceptance.

The Impact of Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria, Iron, and Zinc Foliar Application on Dry Land Yellow Mustard (Brassica juncea) Grain and Oil Production

The study, conducted at the Research Farm of the College of Agriculture, University of Tabriz in 2021, focused on the effects of various nitrogen-fixing bacterial isolates, biofertilizers containing nitrogen and phosphorus, as well as iron and zinc foliar applications on mustard growth under rainfed conditions. The results indicated that biofertilizers, whether used alone or in combination with chemical fertilizers, produced comparable grain and oil outputs compared to chemical fertilizers alone. Additionally, the application of iron and zinc through foliar spraying significantly enhanced both grain and oil production. These findings suggest that integrating nitrogen-fixing bacteria and biofertilizers could reduce reliance on chemical nitrogenous fertilizers, leading to decreased production expenses, improved product quality, and minimized environmental impact. This study highlights the potential for sustainable agricultural practices in dry land farming as a viable alternative to traditional chemical-intensive methods. Substituting chemical nitrogenous fertilizers with nitrogen-fixing bacteria or biofertilizers could result in cost savings in mustard grain and oil production while promoting environmental sustainability.

Impact of Regular Blood Donation on Body Iron Stores at Saudi Blood Donors

Introduction: One of the most frequent observations in long-term blood donation is chronic iron deficiency, which can develop into anaemia. The majority of blood screening methods employed by blood banks do not incorporate iron-status markers, which may result in potential subclinical iron deficiency. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of repeated blood donation on the levels of iron in the body and to guide blood donors in preventing the depletion of iron stores. Methods: Regular blood donors were categorised into distinct groups according to the number of donations they gave, and then the correlation between these groups and their bodies’ iron levels was examined. Different parameters were employed to identify iron deficiency and iron depletion in blood donors: serum ferritin, mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean corpuscular haemoglobin (MCH), mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration (MCHC), total iron-binding capacity (TIBC), and serum iron. Results: The study included 300 individuals who regularly and willingly donated blood. There were no iron insufficiency cases among those donating blood for the first time (Group I). However, 15.5% of individuals who had donated once before (Group II) had ferritin levels of 15 - 30 μg/dl (ng/ml), indicating reduced iron stores. The rate increased to 18% (37 out of 206 individuals) among regular blood donors (Groups III, IV, and V). Iron deficiency (depletion) prevalence among regular blood donors in Groups III, IV, and V was 5.9% (12 out of 206) and 50.4% (100 out of 206). Donors who had donated blood most frequently had the lowest levels of haematological markers MCH, MCHC, and TIBC. Provide the p-values representing the differences between the means of MCV, MCH, iron, TIBC, and ferritin levels when comparing donor groups with the control group (Group I) based on the frequency of donations. Indicate statistically significant differences where the p-value is less than 0.0125. This significance level is adjusted based on the Bonferroni method, considering multiple independent tests. The result shows that the Iron parameter for the comparison between Group I and Group III and Group I and Group IV suggests a statistically significant difference in iron levels between these donor groups. Conclusion: The findings of this study show that a higher times of donations lads to a higher occurrence of depleted iron stores and subsequent erythropoiesis with iron deficiency by one donor from every three healthy donors. The iron and ferritin concentrations were within the normal range in group one (Control group) and reduced in the other four groups (G-2 to G-5). However, the level of haemoglobin remained within an acceptable range for blood donation. This outcome suggests that it may be necessary to reassess the criteria for accepting blood donors. The average serum ferritin levels were examined in all five groups (G-1 to G-5), both for males and females, and significant variations were seen among the groups under study. This study found that 35% of the individuals who regularly donate blood have iron-deficient anaemia (sideropenia). This suggests that it would be beneficial to test for serum ferritin at an earlier stage, ideally after three donations.

Improvement of Rice Plant Root by Kaolin Application in Iron Toxicity Condition at Zoukougbeu (Central-West of Côte d’Ivoire)

In the tropics, lowland rice cultivation is often confronted with the problem of iron toxicity. The solution proposed by research in general is the use of industrial silicon. However, the high cost of industrial silicon limits its adoption by farmers. A study was carried out in Zakogbeu;Center-West of Côte d’Ivoire, to assess the potential of kaolin to mitigate the effect of this soil constraint on the root of the rice plant. Five kaolin-based treatments were analyzed (T0 = 0 kg kaolin ha−1, T1 = 366 kg kaolin ha−1, T2 = 736 kg kaolin ha−1, T3 = 1097 kg kaolin ha−1 and T4 = 1465 kg kaolin ha−1 are 0, 200, 400, 600 and 800 kg SiO2 ha−1) in a device in complete random blocks, with 5 repetitions. The results obtained show that kaolin supply increases the length of the root tissue as well as the number of branching of the root of the rice plant. Root tissue increased from 10 cm with T0 treatment to more than 15 cm with treatment T4. The microscopic observation of the roots shows that in the treatment T0, the roots present only primary ramifications and the tertiary and quaternary ramifications are observed with the treatments T3 and T4. The contribution of kaolin is an alternative to inhibit the effect of iron toxicity on the rice plant root development in iron toxicity condition.

中国铁矿石选矿技术发展与展望

铁矿石作为钢铁工业最为重要的原材料,是我国重要的战略性矿产资源之一。我国铁矿资源储量丰富,但97%以上属于贫矿,需要经过选矿富集后才能供给高炉炼铁。多年来,在我国选矿工作者的共同努力下,我国铁矿选矿技术得到长足进步和发展。通过回顾我国铁矿选矿技术的发展历程,综述单一弱磁选、单一浮选、重选—磁选—反浮选、磁化焙烧—磁选等主要选矿技术在我国铁矿选矿厂的应用,总结我国典型多金属共生型铁矿石如伴生稀土/萤石型铁矿石、伴生钛铁矿型铁矿石、伴生多金属硫化物型铁矿石和伴生硼铁矿型铁矿石的选矿现状,介绍影响我国铁矿选矿技术进步的关键设备如圆锥破碎机、高压辊磨机、半自磨机、立环脉动高梯度磁选机、高频振动细筛、搅拌磨机等,指出我国铁矿选矿未来要以“高效节能、低碳减排”为原则,以“优质优用、劣质能用”为战略,开发选冶联合工艺,研发大型高效设备,研制低温环保药剂,提高智能控制水平,加强资源综合利用。

氯离子体系铀溶液中铁、钍、稀土的去除研究

采用复盐沉淀法,用硫酸钠同时去除氯离子体系铀溶液中的铁、钍、稀土杂质离子,并研究了硫酸钠用量、反应温度、反应时间、体系pH等对除杂效果的影响。结果表明,反应的最佳条件为:硫酸钠用量为理论量的160%、反应温度95℃、反应时间2 h、体系pH=0.75~1.25。在此优化条件下,铁、钍和总稀土的平均去除率分别达到99.62%、99.42%和98.27%,铀的平均回收率为99.87%。方法具有除杂效果好、铀损失率低、易分离等优点。

磁性生物炭合成及其对重金属吸附机制的研究进展

磁性生物炭(Magnetic biochar,MBC)因其磁分离能力和广阔应用前景而受到研究者广泛关注。MBC中碳基结构特征(如形貌、比表面积、官能团等)和铁氧化物形态及分布受多因素影响,如原料来源、热解温度、合成方法等。然而,MBC特性与合成条件的关联性以及MBC对重金属的吸附机制有待进一步研究。本文通过阐述合成条件对MBC特性的影响及其吸附重金属机制,提出关于未来MBC吸附重金属研究的一些科学问题,这将为认识MBC的环境效应提供重要的基础信息。

难选高铁软锰矿流态化磁化焙烧-磁选浸出工艺

【目的】提高难选高铁软锰矿的资源利用效率,缓解我国锰矿资源依赖进口的现状。【方法】采用流化床反应器作为焙烧装置,模拟发生炉煤气气体组分作为还原气体,对云南省某地区的难选高铁软锰矿进行流态化磁化焙烧。对还原后的焙烧矿进行磨矿-弱磁磁选,得到铁精矿和锰精矿。最后,对锰精矿中的锰进行酸浸浸出。【结果】在500℃流态化还原焙烧10 min,该难选高铁软锰矿即可达到最佳的还原状态效果,当样品的磨矿粒径<30μm的颗粒的质量分数为65%时,即可达到最佳的解离效果。选别后铁精矿铁品位和回收率分别为57.24%和76.55%,锰精矿锰品位和回收率分别为24.41%和73.84%,锰精矿的铁浸出率仅有1.94%。【结论】考察难选高铁软锰矿流态化磁化焙烧-磁选浸出规律,可以降低反应温度,缩短反应时间,低碳节能;抑制过还原反应的发生,可以提高铁资源利用率,降低浸出酸耗和除铁剂消耗。低能耗、低消耗和高利用率可以极大地提高难选高铁软锰矿的经济性,解决这部分资源难于利用的困境。

Iron Status of a People Living with HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa Using a Multi-Criteria Approach Based on the Determination of Blood Ferritin, sTfR, CRP and sTfR-F Index

Background: The assessment of iron status using a single biomarker of iron metabolism is not enough sensitive and specific to reliably diagnose iron deficiency associated with multiple comorbidities. The objective of this study was to describe the iron status of people living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa using a multi-criteria approach based on the determination of blood ferritin, sTfR, CRP and the calculation of sTfR-F index. Methods: This study was conducted using a retrospective panel of 933 sera/plasmas. We determined serum ferritin concentration, serum sTfR concentration, and C-reactive protein (CRP) by immunoturbidimetry for each subject. The sTfR-F index was determined by calculating the sTfR/log ferritin ratio. The statistical test used was Chi2. Results: Regardless of the inflammatory syndrome, we determined 3.80%, 30.29%, and 42.70% iron deficiency based on the separate interpretation of ferritin concentration, sTfR, and sTfR-F calculation, respectively. We used those biomarkers in addition to CRP in an algorithm for the diagnosis of iron deficiency. Subjects without inflammatory syndrome, had iron deficiency of 2.89% (n = 26). Taking into account the presence of an inflammatory syndrome, the frequency obtained was n = 88 (9.78%). Overall, iron deficiency was diagnosed in 114 (12.67%) patients when we used the diagnostic algorithm. Conclusion: The use of diagnostic algorithms combining several biomarkers of iron metabolism and taking into account the presence or absence of an inflammatory syndrome is a good approach to detect a large number of iron deficiencies in a population. Therefore, an assessment of the effectiveness of different diagnostic algorithms is necessary.

辽宁某铁矿低温捕收剂浮选工艺试验

辽宁某铁矿石选矿厂的弱磁—强磁混合磁选精矿的TFe品位为53.92%,主要铁矿物以磁/赤铁矿的形式存在,主要脉石矿物为石英。该选矿厂现场采用TD-Ⅱ捕收剂进行反浮选,但浮选矿浆温度为40℃,导致资源浪费,为提高生产指标,使用东北大学自主研发的新型含多极性基低温捕收剂DZ对该选厂的混合磁选精矿进行反浮选试验研究。试验考察了捕收剂DZ用量、矿浆pH值、浮选温度、淀粉用量、CaO用量对混合磁选精矿的浮选行为的影响。针对TFe品位为53.92%的混合磁选精矿,采用新型低温捕收剂DZ在浮选温度15±2℃、矿浆pH值9、淀粉用量750g/t、捕收剂DZ用量150g/t,在不添加活化剂的条件下,经过“一粗二精三扫”的浮选闭路试验,可得到TFe品位65.24%、铁回收率93.03%的浮选精矿指标。采用捕收剂TD-Ⅱ在浮选温度40±2℃、矿浆pH值11、淀粉用量900g/t、CaO用量900g/t、捕收剂TD-Ⅱ用量350g/t的条件下,经过“一粗一精三扫”的浮选闭路试验,可得到TFe品位65.47%、铁回收率90.71%的浮选精矿指标。对新型低温捕收剂DZ以及现场药剂TD-Ⅱ体系所得浮选闭路的精矿进行产品检查,通过浮选结果与产品检查对比可发现,新型低温捕收剂DZ是一种高效、选择性高的低温浮选捕收剂,能有效解决选矿厂在反浮选过程中的能源浪费问题,节约选矿成本,提高资源利用效率。

高精度重磁方法寻找隐伏矽卡岩型铁矿

位于华北克拉通东部的鲁中莱芜地区是矽卡岩型富铁矿重要产区,矿床主要产于矿山岩体与中奥陶统碳酸盐岩地层的接触带中。本文利用最新重磁测量成果,对矿山岩体外围西部石家泉—刘家庙一带重磁异常特征进行了细致研究,结合区内已知铁矿重磁场特征,圈定了深部找矿靶区。在成矿有利地段布设了大比例尺重磁剖面,以已知钻孔为约束条件,利用2.5D重磁联合反演技术,对重磁异常进行了定性及定量解释。解释结果为后续钻孔位置布设及深度预测提供了依据,该钻孔揭露了15.8 m厚的富铁矿,找矿效果显著,为今后本区进一步寻找矽卡岩型铁矿提供了重要指示依据。

转炉高锰铁水炼钢工艺研究

为了解转炉高锰铁水炼钢情况,对涟钢210 t转炉42炉吹炼终点钢水进行了取样、测温,根据所得到数据计算了锰氧化反应热力学参数(K′Mn,γ(MnO),L Mn)及炉渣碱度、氧化铁、钢水温度对锰氧化热力学参数的影响。对于吹炼终点钢水与炉渣反应的平衡值及反应偏离平衡状况进行了计算。利用回归分析方法,给出了终点钢中含锰量与转炉吹炼工艺参数关系。吹炼终点渣中平均w(TFe)=20.0%,终点钢中平均w(Mn)=0.147%。终渣平均w(MnO)=6.28%,较正常含锰铁水炼钢终渣高,增加了炉渣流动性,有利于化渣。锰的收得率较低(平均23%),与转炉炼钢铁水硅含量高、渣量大有关。

Modeling of Fixed Bed Adsorption Column Parameters of Iron(II) Removal Using Ferrihydrite Coated Brick

Fixed-bed operating experimental column conditions were studied to evaluate the performance of brick from Bangui Region (in Central African Republic), coated with iron oxyhydroxide (ferrihydrite) for the removal of iron(II) from aqueous solution. The prediction of theoretical breakthrough profiles using Bohart and Adams sorption model was employed to achieve characteristic parameters such as depth of exchange zone, time required for exchange zone to move vertically, moving rate for the exchange zone and adsorption capacity useful for fixed-bed column reactor was investigated under varying operating conditions. The effects of bed depth and flow rate on iron(II) adsorption were studied. Our finding revealed that the Brick from Bangui Region (in Central African Republic), coated with ferrihydrite was a very efficient media for the removal of Fe(II) ions from water. The experimental data showed that the depth and the moving rate (10.3 ± 0.6 cm) and (0.208 ± 0.006 cm/min) respectively of the exchange zone (adsorption zone) were independent of variability of the height of the adsorbent bed column, however the variations of the flow rate affect the moving rate of the exchange zone. The bed depth service time (BDST) model was used and permitted us to predict the service times of columns operated at various flow rates and bed depths and these predicted values were compared with the experimental values.

Iron Metabolism Abnormalities in Children with Homozygous Sickle Cell Disease in Brazzaville

Introduction: Sickle cell disease is the most common genetic disease in the world, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. It is a protean condition with multiple complications including disturbed iron metabolism. Objectives: To determine the prevalence of iron metabolism abnormalities in children with homozygous sickle cell disease, to describe the epidemiological, clinical and paraclinical characteristics of children with these abnormalities and to identify associated factors. Patients and Methods: This was a cross-sectional analytical study conducted over 9 months in the mother-child consultation unit of the Brazzaville University Hospital, the National Reference Centre for Sickle Cell Disease and the paediatric department of the Blanche Gomes mother-child hospital. It concerned children aged between 3 months and 15 years followed up for homozygous sickle cell disease. The study was based on a haemogram, iron metabolism test, LDH, transaminases and CRP. Results: The overall prevalence of iron metabolism abnomalities was 40.7%. Of the 145 children included, 35.9% had iron overload and 4.8% iron deficiency. Iron overload was associated with infections, undernutrition, iron supplementation and number of blood transfusions. Iron deficiency was not significantly associated with any factor but recurrent infections were relatively more frequent. Conclusion: Abnormalities of iron metabolism in sickle cell patients are relatively frequent, which justifies monitoring during follow-up for early detection and better management. .

全球天然氢气勘探开发利用进展及中国的勘探前景

在全球能源脱碳背景下,天然氢气作为一种一次能源,因其零碳、可再生的优点而备受关注,但中国目前还未开展专门针对天然氢气的勘探工作。通过介绍全球已知高含量天然氢气(体积分数大于10%)气藏的主要形成地质环境及成因类型,系统总结了天然氢气富集的有利地质条件,并结合国外天然氢气的勘探开发现状,评价了中国天然氢气的勘探前景。研究结果表明:(1)全球高含量天然氢气主要发育于蛇绿岩带、裂谷和前寒武系富铁地层中,且以无机成因为主,富铁矿物的蛇纹石化过程是天然氢气最主要的成因来源,其次为地球深部脱气和水的辐解。(2)优质的氢源与良好的运移通道是氢气富集的前提,而盖层的封盖能力是天然氢气能否成藏的关键要素;天然氢气作为伴生气时,传统盖层对其具备封盖能力,但当其含量较高时,传统盖层可能难以形成有效封盖;裂谷环境、蛇绿岩发育区以及断裂发育的前寒武系富铁地层是富氢气藏的勘探有利区。(3)国外多个国家和地区已制定了天然氢气的勘探开发和利用计划,其中,马里已实现天然氢气的商业开采,美国、澳大利亚也已成功钻探天然氢气勘探井。(4)中国高含量氢气区与富氢地质条件高度匹配,天然氢气勘探前景良好,郯庐断裂带及周缘裂陷盆地区、阿尔金断裂带及两侧盆地区、三江构造带—龙门山断裂带及周缘盆地区的天然氢气勘探潜力较大;中国应尽快开展天然氢气普查工作,加强氢气成藏过程研究和潜力评价,并进行勘探技术、开采分离技术和储运技术的攻关,为天然氢气的大规模开发利用做好技术储备。

Iron versus Iron and Vitamin B6 Supplementation in Treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia during Second Trimester of Pregnancy: Quasi Experimental Trial

Background: Anemia is one of the most prevalent complications during pregnancy. It is commonly considered a risk factor for poor pregnancy outcomes and can result in complications that threaten the life of both mother and fetus, such as preterm birth, and low birth weight. There is clear evidence to support prompt treatment in all patients with iron deficiency anemia because it is known that treatment improves quality of life and physical condition as well as alleviates fatigue and cognitive deficits. Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the value of addition of vitamin B6 to iron in treatment of iron deficiency anemia in pregnant women during the second trimester. Patients and Methods: The study was done by giving anemia pregnant women iron therapy and vitamin B6 which represent group A and iron therapy alone which represents group B. For each pregnant woman, age, parity and gestational history were taken before treatment. All pregnant women took their allocated treatment regularly for three weeks after diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia with complete blood picture and followed up after three weeks. Results: Results of the study revealed that there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups of therapy according to the hemoglobin level before treatment (p-value = 0.734), statistically significant higher mean value in after treatment than before treatment (p-value = 0.048), there was a significant difference in the rate of change of hemoglobin (p-value = 0.011) and body mass index (p-value 0.001). Conclusion: Iron and vitamin B6 seems to increase hemoglobin level more than iron only. Thus, in pregnant women with iron deficiency anemia iron plus vitamin B6 may be considered as a more effective alternative treatment than iron only.

钢铁工业含锌尘泥回转窑处置技术的应用进展

钢铁冶炼过程(炼铁、炼钢)会产生大量的含锌尘泥,该尘泥不宜直接返回炼铁工序,一般以厂内长期堆存或外委等方式进行处理。随着我国钢铁企业“固废不出厂”“循环经济”“绿色制造”等新理念的深入推进,在钢铁厂内部采用新型回转窑技术直接处置含锌尘泥成为大势所趋。本文介绍了传统回转窑处置含锌尘泥技术的工艺流程,从原料、生产过程和产品特点等方面分析其不足,提出采用原料造球、多喷孔分级进风等创新技术的新型回转窑处置技术,该技术明显提高了回转窑处置能力,缓解了回转窑结圈,已相继在永锋钢铁、八一钢铁、诚钰环保等钢铁企业和环保公司稳定运行,产生了良好的经济与社会效益。该技术在多固废协同处置、热渣干式冷却等方面具备应用前景。

Geochemical Signature and Metalogeny of BIFs and Associated Iron Ore of Zatua Hills, Haut-Uele Province (DR Congo)

Zatua Hills are located in the northeastern part of the DR Congo in Haut Uélé Province, formerly known as Province Orientale. This part of DR Congo is identified by the high elevated zone, which has remained a witness to a stable zone not affected by the ancient erosion process. BIFs are most abundant and are dated to the Neoarchaean and Late Kibalian, hosted in the Upper Congo Granites Massifs of the DR. Congo. Zatua Hills consist of dolerite, phyllade, clay-rich sediment, poor itabirite, enriched BIFs, friable hematite, hard hematite, and mineralized and unmineralized breccias. Field study and geochemistry analysis by XRF, XRD, and ICP-MS are executed in order to know the geochemistry signature and paragenesis of Zatua Hills and the probably process could lead the BIFs to iron ore. The geochemistry analysis by XRF, XRD, and ICP-MS shows that Iron ore content has an iron rate between 57% and 69% with less deleterious elements such as Si, P, and Al. These deleterious elements are secondary and have silicium composition (probably quartz or chert, goethite, and Kaolinite), aluminum (probably gibbsite, variscite, cadwaladérite, goethite, and Kaolinite), phosphorous (probably variscite), and hydrated minerals, which are grown LOI in the samples. Hypogen and supergen processes are played in BIFs for iron ore conversion and, respectively, silica dissolution and leaching. Metamorphism was also impacted and marked by the Ti element (anatase) in samples, contributing to the crystallization of martite to hematite after magnetite oxidation.