Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yuhe Zhou, Shanshan Wu, Renlong Liu, Zuohua Liu, Changyuan Tao
Summary: This study focuses on the efficient recovery of Mn2+ and NH4+-N from filter-pressing electrolytic manganese residue (F-EMR) using complexing agents. Through experimental optimization, it is found that NTA greatly enhances the leaching performance, achieving optimal recovery efficiencies of 97.06% and 28.47% for Mn2+ and NH4+-N, respectively.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dejun He, Jiancheng Shu, Xiangfei Zeng, Yifan Wei, Mengjun Chen, Daoyong Tan, Qian Liang
Summary: This study successfully reduced the leaching concentrations of Mn2+ and NH4+ in EMR through synergistic stabilization/solidification with CS, achieving harmless treatment for EMR with low chemical cost and high cost-effectiveness.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Dejun He, Jiancheng Shu, Rong Wang, Mengjun Chen, Rui Wang, Yushi Gao, Renlong Liu, Zuohua Liu, Zhonghui Xu, Daoyong Tan, Hannian Gu, Ning Wang
Summary: EMR, a byproduct of the electrolytic metallic manganese industry, poses a potential threat to local ecosystems and human health due to high concentrations of soluble pollutants and the risk of dam break. Despite numerous researches, there is still no mature and stable industrial solution for EMR treatment. State-of-the-art technologies for EMR reduction, pretreatment, and reuse are essential to promote sustainable development of the EMM industry.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xinyue Liu, Yongyu Ren, Zengqi Zhang, Xiaoming Liu, Yaguang Wang
Summary: The ammonia nitrogen in electrolytic manganese residue can be effectively removed by slaked lime, carbide slag, and red mud. The removal efficiency is affected by the liq-uid-solid ratio, stirring time, and additives dosage. When pre-treated with 7.4% fresh CS for 15 min, the ammonia nitrogen removal efficiency of EMR can reach 98.5% at a liquid-solid ratio of 1.50. With the synergistic effect of CS and RM, the ammonia nitrogen in EMR can be quickly removed within 15 min, achieving a removal efficiency of 98.2%. This study also demonstrated the feasibility of using CS and RM to replace slaked lime for ammonia nitrogen removal and provided a solution for preparing struvite and nonsintered bricks using the remaining EMR.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xianwei Zhang, Ping Wang, Jiangshan Li, Yonghong Gao, Shiyu Liu, Saiou Fu, Chikezie Chimere Onyekwena, Xuewen Lei
Summary: Heavy metals and ammonia nitrogen leaching from electrolytic manganese residue contaminate agricultural soils and water bodies. The leaching tests showed that manganese and ammonia nitrogen had high leachability and their cumulative release fit the HILL model well. Significant accumulation of heavy metals and ammonia nitrogen was observed in agricultural soils after contamination. The risk assessment revealed an increased ecological risk of manganese in agricultural soils and a potential threat to aquatic systems from the large release of ammonia nitrogen.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Wenlei Li, Huixin Jin, Hongyan Xie, Duolun Wang
Summary: This paper conducted a statistical analysis of EMR-related publications from 2010 to 2022 using a comprehensive literature database, focusing on harmless green treatment and resource utilization. The results showed that the research mainly focused on chemical hazard-free treatment and manufacturing building materials. Studies on EMR in other fields such as biological harmlessness, applied electric field harmlessness, manganese series materials, adsorbents, geopolymers, glass-ceramics, catalysts, and agriculture were also reported. Suggestions were provided to solve the EMR problem, aiming to contribute to the clean disposal and efficient utilization of EMR.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jirong Lan, Yiqie Dong, Yuwei Xiang, Shanshan Zhang, Tao Mei, Haobo Hou
Summary: This research developed a method for the efficient and selective recovery of manganese from electrolytic manganese residue (EMR) and the removal of ammonia nitrogen under the combined action of ball milling and oxalic acid. The technology proposed in this research has great industrial application value for the recycling and harmless treatment of EMR.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fan Zheng, Wei Xie, Hua Zhu, Haobo Hou
Summary: A recovery method based on water column leaching under extremely low water consumption was reported for efficiently recovering manganese and ammonium sulfate from electrolytic manganese residue. The intermittent leaching method showed higher leaching efficiencies compared to continuous leaching, enabling the dissolution and transportation of manganese-bearing soluble salts for higher recovery rates.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jirong Lan, Yan Sun, Hong Tian, Wei Zhan, Yaguang Du, Hengpeng Ye, Dongyun Du, Tian C. Zhang, Haobo Hou
Summary: The study proposed a method to efficiently stabilize and solidify ultrafine electrolytic manganese residue by turning it into a cementitious material (EMR-P). The results showed that the method achieved over 95% stabilization efficiency for ammonium nitrogen and manganese ions, with the EMR-P having a high unconfined compressive strength.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xiangyu Peng, Ming Yan, Qingqing Xie, Lan Gao, Xiaojuan Pu, Yukui Fu, Hanwen Liu, Min Cheng, Piao Xu, Danlian Huang, Lin Tang
Summary: Inoculation of Phanerochaete chrysosporium (PC) improved the efficiency of nitrogen conversion and organic matter decomposition during electrolytic manganese residues (EMR) composting, and also affected the bacterial community structure. The study also found that PC inoculation led to a more stable composition of organic matter in the compost.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Zhisheng Zhao, Rui Wang, Jiancheng Shu, Mengjun Chen, Zhonghui Xu, Tao Xue, Xiangfei Zeng, Dejun He, Daoyong Tan, Zongyu Deng, Kehua Ai
Summary: In this study, the leaching efficiency of manganese from electrolytic manganese residue (EMR) was improved using Na2SO3 and electric field. The results showed that the leaching efficiency of manganese reached 96.63%, which was higher than leaching with H2SO4 and electric field. The kinetic results indicated that the process is controlled by a mixture of external diffusion interfaces and chemical reactions, with an activation energy of 19.68 kJ/mol. Na2SO3 and electric field enhanced the leaching of manganese by removing the compound salts layer wrapped around the outside of manganese and reducing the release of high-valent manganese to divalent manganese. This study provides a novel approach for the utilisation of EMR.
MINERALS ENGINEERING
(2022)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Shichao He, Daoyan Jiang, Minghao Hong, Zhihong Liu
Summary: China dominates the global production of electrolytic manganese metal (EMM) and the associated electrolytic manganese residue (EMR) poses serious environmental and health risks. Sustainable treatment and disposal methods are crucial for the future development of the EMM industry.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jiancheng Shu, Yuhao Wu, Yaling Deng, Tianya Lei, Jinfeng Huang, Yunhui Han, Xingran Zhang, Zhisheng Zhao, Yifan Wei, Mengjun Chen
Summary: A new combination method for Mn2+ and NH4+-N removal from EMMR using washing and electrolytic oxidation processes has been studied in this research. The study found that under specific conditions, including a current density of 35 mA/cm(2), a sodium hypochlorite dosage of 2%, and a reaction time of 2 hours at 20 degrees Celsius, the concentrations of NH4+-N and Mn2+ were lower than the specified wastewater discharge standard. The main forms of Mn2+ removal were MnO2, Mn2O3, MnOOH, and Mn3O4, while NH4+-N was mainly oxidized to N-2.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yong Yang, Jiancheng Shu, Lei Zhang, Pengxin Su, Weile Meng, Qiuyue Wan, Zuohua Liu, Renlong Liu, Faming Chen, Xianquan Ming
Summary: This study investigated the efficient manganese leaching from electrolytic manganese anode slime (EMAS) by analyzing the effects of different factors on leaching efficiency. The results showed a high leaching efficiency of 97.5% under specific conditions, and the leaching kinetics indicated the formation of a closed-cycle system during the leaching process. This study provides a new method for the resource utilization of EMAS.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Yingying Shi, Guangcheng Long, Fan Wang, Youjun Xie, Min Bai
Summary: An innovative approach involving direct sodium silicate-sodium hydroxide (Na2SiO3-NaOH) collaborative technology is proposed for the safe disposal of electrolytic manganese residue (EMR). This approach effectively treats EMR without hazardous effects using Na2SiO3 as the solidifying agent and NaOH as the activator. The study provides insights into the kinetics of Mn2+ leaching under the effect of Na2SiO3-NaOH and demonstrates the potential of this co-treatment technology for sustainable waste management.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Arsyad Maulana Dzulqornain, Ana Belen Cueva-Sola, Kyeong Woo Chung, Jin-Young Lee, Rajesh Kumar Jyothi
Summary: This study presents a hydrometallurgical process for the separation of light rare earth elements (LREEs) using oxidation, precipitation, solvent extraction, and stripping techniques. Selective oxidation with potassium permanganate was employed for the separation of cerium (III). Solvent extraction with Cyanex 572 and cross-current scrubbing were used to achieve the separation of lanthanum (III) from neodymium (III) and praseodymium (III).
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Bo Chen, Shenxu Bao, Yimin Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of Al, Fe, P, Si and Na on the precipitation characteristics of vanadium in the ultrasound precipitation system. The concentration upper limits and the negative influence on the precipitation kinetics were determined for each impurity. The findings provide theoretical and technical support for the industrial application of ultrasound precipitation technology.
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Chunlin He, Mingwei Qi, Yun Liu, Zunzhang Liu, Yuezhou Wei, Toyohisa Fujita, Guifang Wang, Shaojian Ma, Wenchao Yang, Junyuan Gan
Summary: In this study, D201 x 7 resin and tartaric acid were used as materials and complexing agents for the separation of germanium from sulfuric acid solution. The study successfully achieved the separation of germanium and demonstrated the high selectivity and adsorption performance of the resin.
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Xiaobo Zhu, Yue Liu, Chen Ma, Wang Li
Summary: A selective and highly effective method for the extraction and separation of V(IV) and Fe(III) using N235 and P507 as solvent extractants is proposed. The pH, composition, and concentration of the extractant mixture have significant effects on the extraction efficiency and separation factor. The mixing of P507 and N235 generates the P507 monomer, which enhances the extraction efficiency and weakens the stability of vanadium containing extraction complex. Cation exchange process forms the extraction complexes.
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
B. Behnajady, J. Yousefi Seyf, S. Karimi, M. Moradi, M. Sohrabi
Summary: Deep eutectic solvents (DES) have potential as environmentally-friendly solvents for recovering metals from spent lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Experimental and molecular dynamics simulation results showed that the chloride ions in DES can form complexes with lithium, manganese, and nickel ions, facilitating their extraction.
Review
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Sebastian Kinas, Dorota Jermakowicz-Bartkowiak, Anna Dzimitrowicz, Piotr Cyganowski
Summary: The high demand for platinum-group metals (PGMs) and Re in economical and industrial applications related to environmental protection and energy conversion/storage has led to resource scarcity. Thus, it is crucial to recover and recycle these rare metals. This study critically reviews the recent progress in the effective recovery of PGMs and Re from materials relevant to sustainable technologies, emphasizing practical aspects, environmental impact, and issues related to the unit processes of recovery.
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Guopeng Yang, Qinggang Li, Guiqing Zhang, Mingyu Wang, Zuoying Cao, Wenjuan Guan, Jiawei Du, Shengxi Wu
Summary: The study proposes an efficient, clean, and economical process for recovering V2O5 from titanium-white waste through hydrogen peroxide stripping and precipitation of vanadium products by heating. Experimental results show that the use of D2EHPA as a modifier prolongs the duration of maximum stripping efficiency, enabling continuous operation.
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Guisu Yu, Shuainan Ni, Yun Gao, Ditang Mo, Zhiyuan Zeng, Xiaoqi Sun
Summary: This research proposes a novel green process for the selective recovery of rare earth elements (RE) from spent NdFeB permanent magnet using hydrophobic deep eutectic solvent (HDES). Through optimization of extraction conditions and stripping method, efficient and clean separation and recovery have been achieved.
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Jia Li, Xinsheng Wu, Xiaozhou Zhou, Li Zeng, Shengxi Wu, Mingyu Wang, Wenjuan Guan, Zuoying Cao, Qinggang Li, Guiqing Zhang
Summary: This paper presents a complete hydrometallurgical route for the full-component utilization of deep-sea polymetallic nodules (DPN), achieving high recovery efficiency and near-zero waste production with low energy consumption.
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Sanae Elmisaoui, Abderrazak M. Latifi, Lhachmi Khamar
Summary: A first principles model is developed to describe the dissolution mechanism of phosphate ore particles in a solution of phosphoric acid. The model accounts for non-uniform size of ore particles using particle size distributions and quantifies their influence on the model predictions. A global estimability analysis is carried out to determine the estimable parameters from experimental data, and the predictions show good agreement with the experimental data. The computed activation energy indicates that diffusion is the rate limiting step of the dissolution process.