Metallization Behavior and Reduction Kinetics of Iron Ore Blue Dust–Coke Flue Dust Composite Pellets for Sustainable Steelmaking

Key Points

• Metallization efficiency reached 85% in the composite pellets, enhancing steel production.
• Key evidence supports that iron ore blended with coke flue dust improves reduction kinetics significantly.
• Analysis of composite pellet behavior during thermal treatment showcases innovative processing for sustainability.
• This approach highlights possible advancements in green steelmaking, needing further investigation in industrial scales.