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  • Chemical Engineering
  • Environmental Science

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  • Rare earth elements (REEs) are vital for modern technologies, including electronics and electric vehicles.
  • Separating REEs is difficult due to their similar chemical properties.
  • Conventional methods like solvent extraction generate significant hazardous waste.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review advancements in membrane separation technologies for REE purification.
  • To evaluate various membrane materials and their effectiveness in REE separation.
  • To discuss challenges and future research directions for membrane-based REE recovery.

Main Methods:

  • Critical evaluation of recent literature on membrane separation for REEs.
  • Focus on polymer inclusion, ion-imprinted, nanofiltration, electrodialysis, metal-organic frameworks, and supported liquid membranes.
  • Analysis of membrane performance based on selectivity, recovery, and waste generation.

Main Results:

  • Membrane separation provides a more selective and efficient single-step process for REE purification.
  • Various membrane types show promise, each with specific advantages for different REE separation challenges.
  • This approach significantly reduces the environmental impact associated with traditional REE separation methods.

Conclusions:

  • Membrane technologies represent a sustainable and advanced alternative for REE separation and purification.
  • Further research is needed to optimize membrane materials and address implementation challenges.
  • Improved membrane systems can enhance the recovery and reduce the environmental footprint of critical REE production.