Recovery of Light Rare Earth Elements from Coal Ash via Tartaric Acid and Magnesium Sulfate Leaching

Coal ash is a promising secondary resource for rare earth element (REE) recovery, yet efficient processing under environmentally benign conditions remains challenging. This study demonstrates that tartaric acid, when combined with MgSO<sub>4</sub> as a salt additive, enables effective ex...

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出版年:ChemEngineering
主要な著者: Ardak Karagulanova, Burcu Nilgun Cetiner, Kaster Kamunur, Lyazzat Mussapyrova, Aisulu Batkal, Zhannur Myltykbayeva, Rashid Nadirov
フォーマット: 論文
言語:英語
出版事項: MDPI AG 2025-09-01
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オンライン・アクセス:https://www.mdpi.com/2305-7084/9/5/101
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要約:Coal ash is a promising secondary resource for rare earth element (REE) recovery, yet efficient processing under environmentally benign conditions remains challenging. This study demonstrates that tartaric acid, when combined with MgSO<sub>4</sub> as a salt additive, enables effective extraction of light REEs (La, Ce, Nd). REE recoveries improved from ~40% without salt to nearly 65% under optimized conditions. Kinetic modeling indicated a surface-reaction–controlled mechanism with activation energies of 20–22 kJ/mol, consistent with SEM evidence of particle erosion and size reduction. These findings highlight the potential of organic-salt leaching systems as alternatives to mineral acid processes, offering both effective REE recovery and reduced environmental impact.
ISSN:2305-7084