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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Environmental Science

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  • Rare earth elements (REEs) are critical for advanced technologies, leading to increased demand.
  • Traditional liquid-liquid extraction (T-LLE) for REE separation generates significant hazardous waste.
  • Challenges in REE separation stem from similar ionic properties of adjacent elements.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advances in REE solvent extraction systems beyond T-LLE.
  • To evaluate alternative separation methods like aqueous two-phase systems (ATPS) and nonaqueous systems (NAS).
  • To assess the potential of magnetophoretic separation and provide Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) for emerging systems.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on advanced solvent extraction techniques for REE separation.
  • Analysis of ATPS, NAS, and synergistic extraction systems.
  • Discussion of magnetophoretic separation developments.
  • Estimation of Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) for reviewed systems.

Main Results:

  • Emerging REE separation systems (ATPS, NAS, synergistic extraction) show potential for improved efficiency and waste reduction.
  • Magnetophoretic separation is identified as a future possibility for solvent extraction.
  • Current alternative systems are at Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) of 5 or below.

Conclusions:

  • Advanced solvent extraction methods offer a path to more sustainable and efficient REE recovery.
  • Further development is needed to increase the TRLs of these systems for industrial application.
  • Successful implementation could reduce operational costs and environmental impact in the REE industry.