Adsorption methods for the extraction and seperation of rare earth elements. Review

T.K. Jumadilov; Kh. Khimersen; B. Totkhuskyzy; J. Haponiuk

doi:10.31643/2021/6445.24

Authors

T.K. Jumadilov JSC “A.B. Bekturov Institute of Chemical Sciences”, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Kh. Khimersen Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
B. Totkhuskyzy Kazakh National Women's Teacher Training University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
J. Haponiuk Gdansk University of Technology, Gdansk, Poland

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31643/2021/6445.24

Keywords:

rare earth elements, adsorption, adsorbent, hydrogel, molecular polymers.

Abstract

Rare earth elements play an important role in the production, energy, and high technology. Due to the rapid development of industry, the demand for rare earth metals is rising every day. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the extraction of rare earth metals from various sources to meet the demand for these elements. Currently, pyro- and hydrometallurgical technologies are used to extract rare earth metals from an ore and other secondary sources (industrial wastewater, acid drainage mines, etc.). Hydrometallurgical technologies include precipitation, extraction, adsorption, and ion exchange methods. Adsorption is one of the most effective methods for the extraction and separation of rare earth elements. Adsorption methods are highly selectivity to metal ions and have low emissions. However, not all adsorbents are effective in producing the same metal ions. This study provides an overview of the different adsorbents that can be used to extract rare earth elements from aquatic systems. Hydrogels and molecular polymers have been found to be cost-effective methods for high-grade rare earth metals. Further research is needed to ensure the performance of these systems.

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Author Biographies

T.K. Jumadilov, JSC “A.B. Bekturov Institute of Chemical Sciences”, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Doctor of Chemical Sciences, Professor, Chief Researcher at JSC “A.B. Bekturov Institute of Chemical Sciences”, Academician of the Russian Academy of Natural History, Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Kh. Khimersen, Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Almaty, Kazakhstan

PhD student at Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Almaty, Kazakhstan.

B. Totkhuskyzy, Kazakh National Women's Teacher Training University, Almaty, Kazakhstan

PhD student at Kazakh National Women's Teacher Training University, Almaty, Kazakhstan.

J. Haponiuk, Gdansk University of Technology, Gdansk, Poland

Full professor, Department of Polymer Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Gdansk University of Technology, Gdansk, Poland.

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