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  2. Ch&ChT Vol. 19, No. 1, 2025
  3. Valorization of Lignite Use in “Green” Technologies: A Review

Valorization of Lignite Use in “Green” Technologies: A Review

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Denis Miroshnichenko1, Vladimir Lebedev1, Mariia Shved2, Oleh Fedevych2, Serhiy Pyshyev2
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1 National Technical University "Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute", 2 Kyrpychova St., 61002 Kharkiv, Ukraine 2 Lviv Polytechnic National University, 12 Bandera St., 79013 Lviv, Ukraine dvmir79@gmail.com
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Keywords: 
lignite
valorization
green technologies
humic acids
biodegradable polymers
sustainable materials
lignite gasification
Abstract: 
The increased utilization of lignite in "green" technologies represents a critical step toward the rational use and valorization of low-grade fossil fuels. This study examines the current state of lignite deposits in Ukraine and explores its potential applications in non-energy and environmentally sustainable energy sectors. The chemical composition of humic acids derived from brown coal was analyzed, along with their ability to undergo hybrid modification with biodegradable materials such as hydrogels, biofilms, and composites. The potential of lignite-based humic acids as sorbents for the removal of heavy metals from wastewater was evaluated, highlighting their role in ecological remediation. Special attention was given to the process of low-temperature gasification of lignite for the production of additives to polymer-modified bitumen. The results confirm the feasibility of developing innovative lignite processing methods in accordance with the principles of "green" technologies.
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