Pilot Scale Testing of Lignite Adsorption Capability and the Benefits for the Recovery of Rare Earth Elements from Dilute Leach Solutions

Naturally occurring organic materials containing humic acids show a strong affinity towards rare earth elements (REE) and other critical elements. Leaching experiments on lignite coal waste produced from construction sand production revealed that the contained REEs were associated with the organic m...

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Main Authors: Ahmad Nawab, Rick Honaker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:Minerals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/13/7/921