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Metal Recovery from the Secondary Resources
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Metal Recovery from the Secondary Resources

A special issue of Resources (ISSN 2079-9276).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 October 2022) | Viewed by 9827

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Eveliina Repo

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Department of Separation Science, LUT School of Engineering Science, LUT University, Lappeenranta, Finland
Interests: metal recycling; hydrometallurgy; ion exchange; adsorption; metal–organic framework structures; 3D printing; electrochemistry; battery materials; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; water purification; sludge treatment
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Dr. Deepika Ramasamy

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Unit - Separation and Conversion Technology SCT, VITO NV, Boeretang 200, 2400 Mol, Belgium
Interests: rare-earth elements; ion exchange; electrodeionization

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The mining of metals causes drastic environmental pollution and irreversible changes in our surroundings. Still, our society and technological development are dependent not only on basic metals, but also precious metals and rare-earth elements. The only way to decrease mining activities and their environmental impacts is to enhance metal recycling and develop sustainable and inexpensive technologies for the recovery of so-called critical metals from secondary resources, including ashes, slags, mine tailing, electronic waste, wastewaters, and various other industrial side streams. The aim of this Special Issue is to introduce novel advanced methods for metal recovery from secondary resources.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eveliina Repo
Dr. Deepika Ramasamy
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • metal recovery
  • secondary resources
  • hydrometallurgy
  • electrochemistry
  • ionic liquids

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Behavior of Sludge Dewaterability and Nutrient Contents after Treatment with Cellulose-Based Flocculants with Combined PTS and Catalytic Behavior of Sludge towards Tetracycline Degradation
by Jannatul Rumky, Ekaterina Bandina and Eveliina Repo
Resources 2023, 12(2), 17; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/resources12020017 - 17 Jan 2023
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Wastewater treatment plants are increasingly interested in adopting inorganic coagulants and organic flocculants in their sludge treatment process since sludge disposal costs more than half of the overall operational costs. This study synthesized poly titanium sulfate (PTS) by different molar ratios and used [...] Read more.
Wastewater treatment plants are increasingly interested in adopting inorganic coagulants and organic flocculants in their sludge treatment process since sludge disposal costs more than half of the overall operational costs. This study synthesized poly titanium sulfate (PTS) by different molar ratios and used the best one with cellulose-based flocculants for sludge conditioning. PTS synthesized with a 1:2 molar ratio showed the lowest capillary suction time (CST) of sludge and was selected for further studies with cellulose-based flocculants. As bio-based flocculants have gained popularity due to current environmental problems, cationized cellulose-based flocculants (Ce-CTA) were used in this work with or without PTS for sludge treatment. After coagulation–flocculation, dewaterability of sludge enhanced, and the Lowry and Anthrone method was used to assess proteins and polysaccharides. Next, metal content and nutrients such as total phosphorus, phosphate, and nitrate were measured by ICP-OES and IC, and we found promising results of phosphate especially at pH 3. Higher total phosphorus content was found at pH 3 and 9, and even at pH 6 after PTS or PTS+Ce-CTA treatment. In addition, PTS-treated sludge materials also showed catalytic behavior, suggesting a new research avenue for future development. Based on this study, the PTS+Ce-CTA combination is promising for sludge treatment and nutrient recovery, along with the possibility for the further valorization of the sludge materials. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Metal Recovery from the Secondary Resources)
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Key Challenges and Opportunities for an Effective Supply Chain System in the Catalyst Recycling Market–A Case Study of Poland
by Natalia Generowicz, Joanna Kulczycka, Monika Partyka and Kamil Saługa
Resources 2021, 10(2), 13; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/resources10020013 - 09 Feb 2021
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Increasing public awareness about low emission and stricter standards has a significant impact on the industry. The use of catalytic converters provides one of the solutions to the problem of lowering the amount of exhaust fumes. As most catalytic converters contain a combination [...] Read more.
Increasing public awareness about low emission and stricter standards has a significant impact on the industry. The use of catalytic converters provides one of the solutions to the problem of lowering the amount of exhaust fumes. As most catalytic converters contain a combination of the three metals Pt, Pd and Rh, the manufacture of catalysts for automobiles is the largest sector of demand for and consumption of PGMs (platinum group metals). In Poland, the recycling system for catalysts is still in the development stage, but there is a significant trend of increase mainly due to EU policy on the circular economy. Due to frequent legal changes, the market is not fully transparent and the price for used catalysts can vary significantly. Therefore, apart from the recycling technology itself, it is important for the company to have a transparent method of testing the catalysts. The aim of this article was to identify the key opportunities and challenges to improving the catalyst recycling system in Poland. The organisational solutions have been analysed to show that an effective system could be implemented by creating a network between suppliers and customers with the use of good laboratory equipment and IT applications. The article defines the key opportunities and challenges such as the need to invest in an innovative laboratory and software for assessment of chemical composition and economic value of waste. A great opportunity for the development of this sector is the high demand for critical raw materials such as PGMs, which can be supported by research and development (R&D) projects. Full article
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Electrocoagulation Sludge Valorization—A Review
by Kyösti Rajaniemi, Sari Tuomikoski and Ulla Lassi
Resources 2021, 10(12), 127; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/resources10120127 - 14 Dec 2021
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In the field of electrocoagulation (EC), various studies on pollutant removal and on the use of different EC technologies have already been made. An EC process generates sludge, which is considered waste, resulting in increased operational costs that come from waste disposal. Sludge [...] Read more.
In the field of electrocoagulation (EC), various studies on pollutant removal and on the use of different EC technologies have already been made. An EC process generates sludge, which is considered waste, resulting in increased operational costs that come from waste disposal. Sludge contains valuable materials, such as the nutrients or metals removed during water purification, along with metals, such as aluminum or iron, which come from the electrodes used in an EC system. Based on the principles of circular economy or based on existing legislations, reducing the production of valuable wastes, and increasing the valorization rate of as many materials as possible are important endeavors. This study is mainly a review of the existing sludge valorization studies. This review highlights the valorization of sludge as a fertilizer (mainly as struvite), pigment, construction material (mainly as blocks), adsorbent, and catalyst. While it has already been found that EC sludge is valorizable, more studies on EC sludge valorization and on the quality of sludge produced from the effluent of EC processes are warranted. Full article
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