Oral presentations

• Elijah Adesanya

  University of OuluUtilization of Biochar to Enhance CO₂ Sequestration in Electric-Arc Furnace Slag Mortars

• David Algermissen

  FEhS – Building Materials InstituteFrom Scrap Based EAF Slags to Next Generation Steel Making Slags

• Paulo Araos

  Universitat Politècnica de CatalunyaAlkali Activation of Ladle Furnace Slag using Na and K Based-activators: Influence of Portland Cement as a Secondary Precursor

• Sander Arnout & Elise François

  InsPyro NV – ResourceFullFlashPhos – Proof of Concept of Recovery of Elemental Phosphorus and Valuable Slag from Sewage Sludge

• Nikolaos Athanasakis

  KU LeuvenHydrothermally Cured Pressed Monoliths from Construction and Demolition Waste as New Building Materials

• Shana Baumgartner

  Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyEnvironmental Impact and Elemental Behaviour in Ferrochrome Smelting: A Life Cycle Assessment of Slag and By-Products

• Katya Brunelli

  Univeristy of PaduaLadle Steel Slag Valorisation through Aluminothermic Reduction

• Marco Cantaluppi

  University of OuluCharacterization of Hydrogen-Based Direct Reduction Iron Electric Arc Furnace Slags (H2-DRI-EAFs) and Comparison With Scrap-Based EAFs

• Luka Ceyssens

  KU LeuvenMechanochemical Activation of Argon Oxygen Decarburization Slags for Improved Mineral Carbonation

• Alfonso Chinnici

  The University of AdelaideMineral Carbonation of Iron-Containing Waste from Heavy Industry: an Opportunity for Critical Minerals Recovery, By-Products Production and Carbon Capture

• Maria Michela Dell’Anna

  Politecnico di BariWaste Steel Slag as Efficient Support for Iron Oxo/Hydroxo Species as Organic Synthesis Catalysts

• Nicole Dilissen

  BuildwiseAdvancing Valorising Slag: Establishing a Belgian Standard Framework for Alkaline Activated Materials.

• Klaus Doschek-Held

  Montanuniversität LeobenValorisation of Mineral Wool Waste into Supplementary Cementitious Material

• Niklas Eiermann & Asim Siddique

  Ulm University – Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg/Ghent UniversitySuper-Resolution of Correlative X-Ray Micro-Computed Tomography for 3D Characterization of Slag Particles

• Christoph Gatschlhofer

  Montanuniversität LeobenPhosphide Formation Behaviour During Carbothermal Reduction of Chemically Modified Industrial and Phosphorus-Rich /-Poor Synthetic Basic Oxygen Furnace like Slag Systems

• Dharm Jeet Gavel

  Tata SteelFluxing Hisarna Ironmaking Process With Steel Making Slag

• Michiel Giels

  KU LeuvenValorisation of Electric Arc Furnace Slag Towards Reactive Supplementary Cementitious Materials

• Anna Haas

  Neustark AGThe Potential of Storing CO₂ in Slags

• Mohamed Haidouri

  Mohammed VI Polytechnic UniversitySustainable Closed-Loop Process for the Valorisation of Phosphate Mine Waste Rock

• Tobias Hertel

  KU LeuvenEvaluating the Performance of Bauxite-Residue Based Monoliths: the Role of Material Characteristics

• Liesbeth Horckmans

  VITOCan Dynamic Mineral Carbonation be used to Make Low Carbon Binders from Steel Slags?

• Jenny Isaksson

  Luleå University of TechnologyThe Effect of Industrial CaO Modification of Iron Silicate Slag on the Feasibility of Utilizing the Slag as a Supplementary Cementitious Material

• Ayane Jinnouchi

  Kobe SteelPractical Application of Ground Improvement Method using Steelmaking Slag

• Moise Kalenga

  University of the Witwatersrand Valorising a Novel Open Bath Furnace Slag as a Viable Supplementary Cementitious Material

• Philipp Keuter

  GTT-TechnologiesAi-Assisted Optimization of Slag Compositions for Enhanced Valorisation using ChemApp for Python

• Le K’Ng

  University of QueenslandFirst Comprehensive Study Examining Critical Metals in Australia’s Slag: Uncovering Re-use Options via Characterisation

• Kostas Komnitsas

  TUCGeochemical and Environmental Assessment of Mining – Metallurgical Wastes and Alkali Activating Materials

• Konstantina Koukouza

  KU LeuvenEffect of Oxygen Partial Pressure in Molten Copper Slags on Hazardous Element Leaching Behaviour

• Anna Krammer

  Montanuniversität LeobenPhysical Properties of Carbothermally Treated Metallurgical Residues for Application in the Cement Industry

• Guillaume Lepêcheur

  KU LeuvenReaction Limiting Mechanisms and Kinetic Modelling of Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag Hydration in R3 Model Systems

• Martin Lichovník

  Charles UniversityUsing Automated Mineralogy for Tailoring the Metal Recovery from a Copper Slag

• Mojca Loncnar

  SIJ AcroniEvaluation of Potential use of Carbonated Steel Slag as Additives in Mortars

• Hugo Lucas

  RWTH AachenEnam Based on Lithium-Ion-Batteries Pyrometallurgical Treatment

• Elin Lundmark

  Luleå University of TechnologyEffect of ZnO Concentration on Iron Silicate Slag Reactivity in Cement Pore Solution

• Thibaut Marcon

  CRM GroupUse of Model and Pilot Scale Plasma Furnace to Assess the Next-Gen Dri-EAF Slags

• Albert Martínez-Torrents

  Eurecat – Technological Centre of CataloniaRecovery of Valuable Metals from Aluminium Dross

• Ismael Matino

  Scuola Superiore Sant’AnnaAdvanced Data-Driven Methods for Predicting Electric Steelmaking Slags

• Hiroyuki Matsuura

  The University of TokyoRole of Organic Acid on the Accelerated Dissolution of Nutrients from Steelmaking Slag into Aqueous Environment

• Anniina Merenluoto

  University of OuluEffects of Modification and Granulation on the Structure of Dri-Based EAF Slag

• Daniel Monfort

  BRGMAssessing the Potential of Critical Raw Materials Content in European Steel Slag

• Apet Nikoyan

  University of BremenIdentification of unknown Crystalline Species Suitable for the Recovery of Refractory Elements from Metallurgical Slags

• Fabio Oliveira

  KU LeuvenUse of Common Materials as Additives to Enhance the Performance of Autoclaved Monoliths Made from Bauxite Residue

• José Palacios

  Universidad de las AméricasIron Recovery from Copper Slag Is achieved using a Green Hydrogen Reduction Process

• Vangelis Palavos-Chesper

  Technische Universität Bergakademie FreibergTin Residue Valorisation via Carbon Neutral Reduction

• David Petriw

  University of TorontoHydrogen Direct Reduction and Magnetic Separation for the Extraction of Iron from Steelmaking Slag

• Arne Peys

  VITOEngineering the Phase Composition of Akermanitic Carbonatable Clinkers to Achieve High CO2 Reactivity

• Natalia Pires Martins

  VITOMineral Carbonation of a Ferronickel Slag-Based Clinker

• Joao Rezende

  GTT-TechnologiesThe GTT-Technologies Oxide Database (GTOx): Newest Developments

• Muhammad Salman

  IIT BombayAlkali-Activated Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag Binder Based Concrete Mixtures Tailored for Pumping Applications

• Stephan Sander

  TU Bergakademie FreibergApplying the Concept of Glass Ceramics: a Potential Path to Valorise Slags as Resource to Recover Critical Elements

• Mert Saraçoğlu

  KU LeuvenInvestigating Slag Formation Mechanisms in Argon Oxygen Decarburization (AOD): a Thermodynamic and Experimental Approach

• Dorothea Schneider

  RWTH AachenStudy on Slag Design of Fayalitic By-Products as an Oxide Raw Material for Solar Heat Absorber and Storage Media

• Joachim Schneider

  Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und –prüfungUsage of BOF Slag and Next Generation EAF Slag in the Cement Industry

• Alena Schnickmann

  Clausthal University of TechnologyCrystallization Behaviour of Li-Mn-Oxides During Solidification Regarding Li Recovery

• Katharina Schraut

  Université de ToulouseVitrification and Reactivity of Synthetic High-Iron EAF Slags under Different Redox Conditions

• Wouter Schroeyers

  Hasselt UniversityMultidisciplinairy Study on Sustainable Phosphogypsum Recycling and Management

• Florian Roman Steindl

  TU GrazInnovative Upcycling Approaches for Slags and Mineral Wastes: Transforming Secondary Raw Materials into Novel Building Materials

• Ganna Stovpchenko

  Tianjin Heavy Industry Research and Development CoExperimental Study of Physicochemical Properties for New Fluoride-Oxide Slag for ESR of Easy-Oxidising Steels

• Kai Tandon

  Hochschule München University of Applied SciencesUse of Iron Silicate Granulate as Supplementary Cementitious Material

• Yao-Hung Tseng

  China Steel CorporationA Breakthrough in Magnetic Phase Enrichment through Molten BOF Slag Treatment

• Jan Urbánek

  UCT PragueBauxite Residue Vitrification in a Pilot Cement Rotary Kiln

• Michail Vafeias

  National Technical University of AthensMetallurgical Valorisation Pathways for Calcium Aluminate Slags: a Versatile Raw Material for Future Circular Processes

• Karen Valencia García

  Universidad Autónoma de MéxicoCopper Metallurgical Slag as a Sustainable Precursor of Iron Oxide Catalysts Deposited on a Geopolymer as a Substrate to Remove Organic Compounds from Water

• Leandro Voisin

  University of ChileAnalysis of Copper Recovery, Energy Consumption, and Gas Emissions in the Treatment of Smelting Slag through Controlled Cooling, Milling, and Flotation

• Ponnapat Watjanatepin

  KU LeuvenFull Life Cycle Impact Assessment of Mineral Carbonation of Steel Slags as a Carbon, Capture, Utilization and Storage Material in Agriculture

• Joao Weiss

  RWTH AachenInfluence of TiO₂ and CaO Addition in Synthetic Fayalitic Slag Targeting Tantalum Mineral Enrichment

• Katharina Weisser

  TU GrazValorisation of Austrian Electric Arc Furnace Slag (EAF) and Ladle Slag (LS) by Carbonation Sequestration

• Shaowen Wu

  Chinese academy of scienceCarbon Dioxide Uptake of B₂O₃-Stabilized Metallurgical Slag Towards High Strength Building Materials

• Guozhu Ye

  SwerimHot Processing of Steel Slag Aiming a CO₂-Neutral Cement Production

Poster presentations

• Ekinsu Akdogan

  KU LeuvenA Review on Environmental and Technoeconomic Assessments of Direct Reduced Iron (Dri) Production Technologies and Comparison of the Results With Other Steel Production Techniques

• Yakinthi Avtzi

  KU LeuvenOptions for the Valorisation of Steel Slags and Their Environmental Impact

• Zouhir Balagh

  Mohammed VI Polytechnic UniversityDolomite-Rich Waste Rock Processing using Phosphoric Acid: Towards Circular Economy in the Phosphate Industry

• Rim Boulahya

  KU LeuvenIntegrated Framework for an Environmental and Economic Assessment for Hydrogen-Based Steel Production Technologies.

• Giulia Bragaggia

  University of PadovaUpcycling Pathway for Electric Arc Furnace Slag: Utilization as Reinforcing Fillers for Polymers

• Katya Brunelli

  Univeristy of PaduaProduction of Ferroalloy using Ladle Slag and PV Cells

• Sheshang Singh Chandel

  Indian Institute of Technology Ropar Enhancing the Efficiency of Slag-Metal Separation through Parameter Optimization in Hot-Stage Treatment of Electric Arc Furnace Slag

• Elif Emil Kaya

  Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyRefining of Silicon Diamond-Wire Saw Cutting Waste and Silicon Alloys using Slag Treatments

• Milad Eskandarinia

  University of OuluEffects of Post-Milling Duration on Steel Slag Particle Size Distribution and Reactivity

• Vojtech Ettler

  Charles UniversitySlags from Zambian Copper Smelters – Mineralogy, Leaching Properties and Resource Potential

• Yi Huang

  University of Science and Technology BeijingThe Effect of Crystallization Temperature on the Properties of Silicon Manganese Slag Cast Stone

• Rafik Kheffache

  HeliosandHeliosand: Solar Vitrification Technology

• Joscha Kortmann

  RWTH AachenMachine Learning-Based Optimisation for Slag Design in Recycling Fine Fractions from Waste Treatment Facilities for use in Construction Materials

• Dimitra Koukouza

  KU Leuven Preventing Expansive Effects in Concrete: Rapid Conversion of MgO in Electric Arc Furnace Slag

• Mohamed Hosny Elsayed Mostafa Mahmoud

  University of GlasgowValorisation of Industrial Wastes: Exploring Red Mud-Derived Fe₂O₃ Composites for Efficient Doxycycline Adsorption

• Piero Mastrorilli

  Politecnico di BariSteel Slags as Catalyst for the Microwave-Assisted Conversion of Waste Cooking Oil into Biodiesel

• Antoine Floribert Mulaba-Bafubiandi

  University of JohannesburgCitric Acid Recovery of Cu from Crucible Furnace Slag: Feasibility and Kinetics

• Antoine Floribert Mulaba-Bafubiandi

  University of JohannesburgManagement of Secondary Slag from the Repurposing of Internal Combustion Engine Vehicle Conversion to Electric: Compliance and Reinforcement of Environmental Policies and Legislation in South Africa

• Antoine Floribert Mulaba-Bafubiandi

  University of JohannesburgValue Recovery from Aluminium Secondary Dross through Mechanical Activation and Oxalic Acid Dissolution

• Roberto Parra

  Universidad de ConcepciónKinetics of Iron Reduction from Copper Slags by using a Novel Green Hydrogen Reduction Process

• Majda Pavlin

  Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering InstituteLeaching of Toxic Elements from Alkali-Activated Stone Wool and Stainless Steel Industry By-Products

• Xiao Pengcheng

  North China University of Science and TechnologyResearch and Optimization of High Speed Continuous Casting Slag for Low and Medium Carbon Steel Thin Slab

• Jana Pijáková

  Slovak University of TechnologyRadon Exhalation from Mortars Containing Bauxite Residue-Based Supplementary Cementitious Materials

• Ganesh Pilla

  KU LeuvenHydrogen (H₂) Reduction of Bauxite Residue (“Red Mud”): from Laboratory to Pilot-Scale Implementation

• Linde Pollet

  EC Joint Research Centre GeelCharacterization of Salt Movement in Alternative Construction Materials

• Rahul Roy

  KU LeuvenSynthesis of Fe-Rich Solid Solutions of Na-Ye’elimite and Ti-Ferrite and Their Effect on Reactivity

• Richard Schneider

  RWTH AachenSlag as an Important Parameter for Electroslag Remelting of Copper Alloys

• Mathijs Schuurmans

  OptiaDesigning Novel Material Mixtures using Gray-Box Modelling and Numerical Optimization

• Debadri Som

  KU LeuvenOptimization of Fe-Rich Slag-Based Mortars: Putting Mathematics to Work

• Ganna Stovpchenko

  Tianjin Heavy Industry Research and Development CoAnalysis and Justification of Principles for Enhancing the Composition and Production Methods of ESR Slags

• Zhi Sun

  Chinese Academy of SciencesEco-Friendly and Efficient Regeneration Processes for Spent Lithium-Ion Batteries

• Tom Van Duyse

  KU Leuven – University of AntwerpA Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of Biochar used in Agriculture from MDF and Poplar Woodchips

• Samantha Yvars

  TU EindhovenEffect of Weathering and Free Lime Content on the Reactivity of BOF Slag

• Shuai Zhang

  KU LeuvenEffect of Nano-SiO₂ on the Mechanical Properties and Carbonation of Solid Waste-Based Alkali-Activated Materials

• Lichun Zheng

  Northeastern University ChinaEffect of Additives on the Morphology of Metallic Particles Produced by Carbothermal Reduction of Stainless Steel Dust