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Polymeric Materials for Rare Earth Elements Recovery
Rare earth elements (REEs) play indispensable roles in various advanced technologies, from electronics to renewable energy. However, the heavy global REEs supply and the environmental impact of traditional mining practices have spurred the search for sustainable REEs recovery methods. Polymeric mate...
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10606271/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37888349 http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/gels9100775 |
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description | Rare earth elements (REEs) play indispensable roles in various advanced technologies, from electronics to renewable energy. However, the heavy global REEs supply and the environmental impact of traditional mining practices have spurred the search for sustainable REEs recovery methods. Polymeric materials have emerged as promising candidates due to their selective adsorption capabilities, versatility, scalability, and regenerability. This paper provides an extensive overview of polymeric materials for REEs recovery, including polymeric resins, polymer membranes, cross-linked polymer networks, and nanocomposite polymers. Each category is examined for its advantages, challenges, and notable developments. Furthermore, we highlight the potential of polymeric materials to contribute to eco-friendly and efficient REEs recovery, while acknowledging the need to address challenges such as selectivity, stability, and scalability. The research in this field actively seeks innovative solutions to reduce reliance on hazardous chemicals and minimize waste generation. As the demand for REEs continues to rise, the development of sustainable REEs recovery technologies remains a critical area of investigation, with the collaboration between researchers and industry experts driving progress in this evolving field. |
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spelling | pubmed-106062712023-10-28 Polymeric Materials for Rare Earth Elements Recovery Zhang, Hongtao Gao, Yongfeng Gels Review Rare earth elements (REEs) play indispensable roles in various advanced technologies, from electronics to renewable energy. However, the heavy global REEs supply and the environmental impact of traditional mining practices have spurred the search for sustainable REEs recovery methods. Polymeric materials have emerged as promising candidates due to their selective adsorption capabilities, versatility, scalability, and regenerability. This paper provides an extensive overview of polymeric materials for REEs recovery, including polymeric resins, polymer membranes, cross-linked polymer networks, and nanocomposite polymers. Each category is examined for its advantages, challenges, and notable developments. Furthermore, we highlight the potential of polymeric materials to contribute to eco-friendly and efficient REEs recovery, while acknowledging the need to address challenges such as selectivity, stability, and scalability. The research in this field actively seeks innovative solutions to reduce reliance on hazardous chemicals and minimize waste generation. As the demand for REEs continues to rise, the development of sustainable REEs recovery technologies remains a critical area of investigation, with the collaboration between researchers and industry experts driving progress in this evolving field. MDPI 2023-09-24 /pmc/articles/PMC10606271/ /pubmed/37888349 http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/gels9100775 Text en © 2023 by the authors. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). |
spellingShingle | Review Zhang, Hongtao Gao, Yongfeng Polymeric Materials for Rare Earth Elements Recovery |
title | Polymeric Materials for Rare Earth Elements Recovery |
title_full | Polymeric Materials for Rare Earth Elements Recovery |
title_fullStr | Polymeric Materials for Rare Earth Elements Recovery |
title_full_unstemmed | Polymeric Materials for Rare Earth Elements Recovery |
title_short | Polymeric Materials for Rare Earth Elements Recovery |
title_sort | polymeric materials for rare earth elements recovery |
topic | Review |
url | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10606271/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37888349 http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/gels9100775 |
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