{"title":"Synergistic electrochemical-cementation processes for selective cadmium recovery from Cd-Ni solutions","authors":"Shuyue Feng, Chenqian Chen, Wenjuan Zhang, Jianyong Che, Chengyan Wang, Yongqiang Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.seppur.2024.131057","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"Nickel and cadmium are critical materials in the clean energy sector, but their limited availability poses significant challenges. Recycling these metals from secondary sources can mitigate supply risks, yet their separation during recovery is often difficult, especially when striving to conserve energy and minimize environmental impact. This study proposed an electrochemical method for the efficient separation and recovery of cadmium from Cd-Ni solutions. Under optimal conditions of 0.5 V applied voltage, 10 g/L initial acid concentration, 50 °C temperature, and a 2h duration, over 95.6 % of cadmium was recovered with a purity of 93.3 %, while nickel loss was restricted to just 5.38 %. The high separation efficiency is attributed to the preferential reduction of cadmium over nickel, even at low concentrations, as confirmed by impedance spectroscopy and SEM analysis. Cadmium deposition occurred exclusively at the anode, with minimal nickel loss primarily resulting from the formation of Ni(OH)<sub>2</sub>. Kinetic analyses revealed that zinc dissolution at both the anode and cathode followed a first-order rate, with the anode dissolving more rapidly, thereby facilitating cadmium deposition. This method offers a sustainable option for recovering these metals from secondary sources by effectively integrating electrochemical and cementation processes.","PeriodicalId":427,"journal":{"name":"Separation and Purification Technology","volume":"12 1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.1000,"publicationDate":"2024-12-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Separation and Purification Technology","FirstCategoryId":"5","ListUrlMain":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2024.131057","RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q1","JCRName":"ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Nickel and cadmium are critical materials in the clean energy sector, but their limited availability poses significant challenges. Recycling these metals from secondary sources can mitigate supply risks, yet their separation during recovery is often difficult, especially when striving to conserve energy and minimize environmental impact. This study proposed an electrochemical method for the efficient separation and recovery of cadmium from Cd-Ni solutions. Under optimal conditions of 0.5 V applied voltage, 10 g/L initial acid concentration, 50 °C temperature, and a 2h duration, over 95.6 % of cadmium was recovered with a purity of 93.3 %, while nickel loss was restricted to just 5.38 %. The high separation efficiency is attributed to the preferential reduction of cadmium over nickel, even at low concentrations, as confirmed by impedance spectroscopy and SEM analysis. Cadmium deposition occurred exclusively at the anode, with minimal nickel loss primarily resulting from the formation of Ni(OH)2. Kinetic analyses revealed that zinc dissolution at both the anode and cathode followed a first-order rate, with the anode dissolving more rapidly, thereby facilitating cadmium deposition. This method offers a sustainable option for recovering these metals from secondary sources by effectively integrating electrochemical and cementation processes.
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Separation and Purification Technology is a premier journal committed to sharing innovative methods for separation and purification in chemical and environmental engineering, encompassing both homogeneous solutions and heterogeneous mixtures. Our scope includes the separation and/or purification of liquids, vapors, and gases, as well as carbon capture and separation techniques. However, it's important to note that methods solely intended for analytical purposes are not within the scope of the journal. Additionally, disciplines such as soil science, polymer science, and metallurgy fall outside the purview of Separation and Purification Technology. Join us in advancing the field of separation and purification methods for sustainable solutions in chemical and environmental engineering.