The
increasing
demand
for
molybdenum,
nickel,
and
cobalt
in
high-tech
industries
has
led
to
a
need
efficient
sustainable
metal
recovery
from
secondary
sources.
Conventional
solvent
extraction
methods
face
environmental
concerns,
high
reagent
consumption,
limited
selectivity.
Ionic
liquids
(ILs)
have
emerged
as
promising
alternatives
due
their
low
volatility,
thermal
stability,
exceptional
ion
In
this
study,
the
bifunctional
ionic
[TOA][CY272]
[A336][P204]
were
investigated
selective
of
synthetic
solutions
simulating
industrial
waste
leachates.
ILs
dissolved
kerosene,
efficiencies
compared
with
raw
components
evaluate
improvements
selectivity
efficiency.
Key
operational
parameters,
such
concentration,
extractant
pH,
optimized
maximum
recovery.
Two
stripping
agents,
acidic
alkaline,
tested
enhance
Results
showed
achieved
over
95%
efficiency
molybdenum
less
than
4%
co-extraction
nickel
cobalt,
while
exhibited
75%
lower
appropriate
agent
facilitated
separation.
These
findings
highlight
potential
environmentally
friendly
extractants
recovering
strategic
metals
Metals,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 246 - 246
Published: Feb. 25, 2025
This
study
presents
an
innovative
approach
to
processing
refractory
zinc-bearing
clinker
through
the
synergistic
application
of
microwave
thermal
treatment
and
ultrasonic-assisted
leaching.
Microwave
irradiation
induces
phase
transformations
in
clinker,
improving
its
reactivity
facilitating
subsequent
zinc
dissolution,
while
ultrasonic
cavitation
enhances
mass
transfer
by
disrupting
passivation
layers.
Key
process
parameters,
including
acid
concentration,
temperature,
pulp
density,
leaching
time,
were
systematically
investigated
using
response
surface
methodology
(RSM)
central
composite
design
(CCD).
The
results
demonstrate
that
optimized
conditions
led
a
significant
increase
recovery
from
materials.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(14), P. e34811 - e34811
Published: July 1, 2024
Recycling
the
valuable
metals
found
in
spent
permanent
magnets
(REPMs)
poses
a
significant
global
challenge
for
future.
This
study
examines
efficiency
of
back
extraction
rare
earth
elements
(REEs)
by
oxalic
acid
solution
from
di-(2-ethylhexyl)
phosphoric
(D2EHPA)
recycling
REPMs.
To
evaluate
this
process,
several
experiments
were
carried
out
using
designed
BOX-Behnken
methodology
to
investigate
effects
various
operational
and
chemical
parameters,
including
stripping
loaded
organic
phase
volume
ratio
(in
range
1.0-2.0),
concentration
(ranging
0.25
0.75
M),
stirring
rate
(ranged
between
150
350
rpm),
time
15
45
min)
on
REEs
recovery
purity
final
production.
Analysis
variance
was
applied
rigorously
examine
results
statistically.
The
showed
that
more
than
85
%
light
80
heavy
can
be
recovered
under
optimal
conditions.
Moreover,
product
contained
43.5
approximately
0.1
iron.
experiment
as
reagent
demonstrated
∼57
∼4
recovery.
Additionally,
recyclability
its
effective
reuse
up
four
cycles.
underscores
progress
selective
through
relatively
straightforward
process
consuming
mild
reagents.
International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering Management & Applied Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(2), P. 87 - 99
Published: March 10, 2025
Abstract:
The
distribution
of
Cu2+
between
buffered
aqueous
phases
and
chloroform
solutions
4,4´-(1E,1E´)-1,1´-(ethane-1,2-diylbis(azan-1-yl1ylidene))bis(5-methyl-2-phenyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrazol-3-ol)
(H2BuEtP)
alone
in
the
presence
1-(3-hydroxy-5-methyl-2-phenyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)
butan-1-one(HBuP)
was
investigated
using
solvent-solvent
extraction.
200
mgL-1
used
for
study
with
an
equilibration
time
60
minutes.
Concentration
after
determined
AAS
calculated
by
difference
Copper
concentration
organic
phases,
ratios(D)
percentage
extractions(%E)
were
determined.
Slope
analysis
from
plots
log
D
against
buffers
pHs,
ligands
concentrations
metal
to
propose
reaction
equations
extracted
complexes
as
Cu(HBuEtP.X)(o)
ligand
Cu(HBuEtP.BuP)(o)
HBuP.
extraction
constant
Kex,
obtained
H2BuEtP
(-5.11±0.7)
greater
than
that
H2BuEtP/HBuP
(-12.94±1.26)
which
indicated
HBuP
did
not
exert
any
synergic
effects
Cu2+,
even
though
partition
coefficient
2.03
±
0.81
>
0.97
0.62
H2BuEtP.
Comparing
results
those
other
studies,
showed
carbon
chain
length
structurally
related
on
ions
is
dependent
particular
ion.
a
better
extractant
Ni2+
Fe2+
only
Pb2+,
UO2+
Cd2+
based
Kex
values.
Processes,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(4), P. 1099 - 1099
Published: April 6, 2025
This
study
presents
the
results
of
an
investigation
into
effectiveness
microwave
(MW)
treatment
(1)
as
a
preconditioning
method
for
technogenic
raw
materials
(2)
to
enhance
zinc
(3)
leaching
(4)
efficiency.
Selective
dielectric
heating
facilitates
phase
transformations
(5),
converting
sphalerite
(ZnS)
oxide
(ZnO),
which
exhibits
significantly
improved
acid
leachability.
The
response
surface
methodology
(RSM)
was
utilized
evaluate
critical
operational
variables,
encompassing
sulfuric
concentration,
period,
slurry
density,
and
thermal
conditions.
obtained
confirm
potential
MW
in
hydrometallurgical
processes,
offering
sustainable
energy-efficient
alternative
processing
materials.
Metals,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(4), P. 432 - 432
Published: April 12, 2025
In
this
study,
the
selective
separation
of
copper
ions
(Cu2+)
from
leaching
solutions
containing
both
Cu2+
and
nickel
(Ni2+)
was
investigated
using
electrolysis
cells
with
high
convection
(Chemelec).
Firstly,
electrochemical
behavior
only
single
Cu2+,
Ni2+,
Ni2+
cyclic
voltammetry
(CV).
reduction
observed
at
−0.15
V
in
that
contained
either
simply
or
a
Cu2+-Ni2+
combination,
whereas
oxidation
happened
0.17
step.
The
CV
analysis
Ni2+-containing
solution
pH
1
revealed
not
reduced.
Potentiostatic
experiments
were
conducted
cathode
potentials
−0.3
V,
−0.4
−0.5
V.
Increasing
potential
to
enhanced
recovery
84%
94%.
current
efficiency
remained
above
90%
across
all
three
during
3
h
experiments.
At
extending
experiment
time
5
resulted
exceeding
99%,
while
declined
80%.
products
analyzed
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD),
revealing
main
phase
consisted
metallic
copper.
Journal of Physics Conference Series,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
2980(1), P. 012021 - 012021
Published: April 1, 2025
Abstract
In
many
cases,
low-grade
nickel
laterite
ores
with
(Ni)
content
of
1.2%
or
less
have
been
left
as
land
disposal
at
the
mining
areas.
We
are
looking
for
an
alternative,
more
environmentally
friendly
method
to
process
this
waste
in
a
hydrometallurgical
scheme.
This
study
investigates
effectiveness
microwave-assisted
recovery
transition
metals—specifically
(Ni),
iron
(Fe),
and
cobalt
(Co)—from
(Ni<1.5%).
The
methodology
involves
roasting
sulfuric
acid-nickel
mixture
leaching
it
room
temperature.
results
reveal
that
microwave
significantly
enhances
metal
recovery,
achieving
remarkable
rates
98.6%
nickel,
96.9%
iron,
99.0%
cobalt,
even
under
low
powers
100
W,
180
300
only
5
minutes
heating
time.
A
solid-to-solution
ratio
1.2
g/mL
was
maintained
throughout
process.
While
higher
power
did
lead
slight
decrease
efficiency
due
temperatures
exceeding
boiling
point
acid,
overall
remained
highly
efficient.
mineralogical
analysis
indicated
is
primarily
composed
dolomite,
calcite,
goethite,
nepouite,
vermiculite,
cristobalite,
highlighting
complexity
material.
Additionally,
extending
duration
lower
can
reduce
acid
consumption,
contributing
environmental
sustainability
extraction
compared
conventional
techniques.
These
findings
underscore
not
potential
technology
mineral
processing
but
also
promote
sustainable
practices
valuable
metals
from
ores.