Transitioning from outcrossing to self-fertilization is a widespread reproductive strategy in plants,especially in environments where pollination is limited.Despite its prevalence,this transition has rarely been exami...Transitioning from outcrossing to self-fertilization is a widespread reproductive strategy in plants,especially in environments where pollination is limited.Despite its prevalence,this transition has rarely been examined using transplant experiments,and previous studies have overlooked the contribution of the male parent in elucidating mating diversity.In this study,six transplanted populations were generated to investigate the relationship of the pollination environment with plant mating patterns and fecundity in Primula oreodoxa,a species that exhibits both distyly(predominantly outcrossing)and homostyly(predominantly selfing),based on data from 3582 individuals and 11 SSR markers.Homostylous plants had fruit and seed sets comparable to those of distylous plants at lower elevations but exhibited a clear reproductive advantage at higher elevations,particularly compared with the S morph.As elevation increased,the populational selfing rates increased,and the genetic diversity among the progeny was reduced.Furthermore,the visitation frequency of long-tongued pollinators was negatively and positively correlated with the selfing rate and number of mates,respectively,in the L and S morphs.In contrast,short-tongued pollinator visitation showed opposite correlations with the selfing rate and number of mates in homostylous morphs.In most populations,individuals functioned consistently as both female and male,and mating occurred randomly,suggesting a breakdown of the distyly polymorphism.Overall,our results provide experimental validation of the reproductive advantages of homostyly at high elevations by revealing that pollinator visitation shapes the selfing rate and mating diversity within populations,potentially driving the divergence of mating systems along environmental gradients.展开更多
To improve the accuracy of rockburst risk evaluation in mining and tunnelling engineering,the influence of intermediate principal stress σ_(2) deserves further consideration,which has been neglected in general predic...To improve the accuracy of rockburst risk evaluation in mining and tunnelling engineering,the influence of intermediate principal stress σ_(2) deserves further consideration,which has been neglected in general prediction frameworks.This study employs an integrated approach that combines true-triaxial unloading experiments with three-dimensional grain-based discrete element modeling(PFC3D-GBM)to examine the effects of σ_(2) on strain systematically burst and elucidate the underlying mechanisms.Through this dual experimental–numerical methodology,the strainburst characteristics under varying σ_(2) are analyzed in detail regarding mechanical responses,failure evolution and patterns,microscope fracture mechanisms,and energy partitioning.The results indicate that elevated σ_(2) can enhance the bearing capacity of rock,thereby necessitating a higher stress condition required for strainburst.However,it also enlarges the potential strainburst intensity,manifesting as deeper rockburst pits and more violent ejection of rock fragments.An increasing σ_(2) facilitates the microscope transgranular fractures,inhibits intergranular tensile fractures,and raises the kinetic energy conversion ratio slightly.It affects the intensity of strainburst through the following mechanisms,including the increase of energy storage limit,the intensification of Poisson effect for lateral expansion,and the enhancement of the transgranular fracturing mechanism.In practical engineering,the depth and range of support needs to be ensured under high σ_(2) conditions,and it is recommended to use prestressing techniques to control the development of significant slabbing.展开更多
Rock-ice avalanches in cold high-mountain regions pose severe hazards due to their high mobility,yet the quantitative controls of particle-size ratio and ice content remain insufficiently constrained.This study invest...Rock-ice avalanches in cold high-mountain regions pose severe hazards due to their high mobility,yet the quantitative controls of particle-size ratio and ice content remain insufficiently constrained.This study investigates their coupled effects using inclinedflume experiments and Discrete Element Method(DEM)simulations,covering three gravel sizes(2-5 mm,5-7 mm,7-10 mm)and four ice-content levels(0%,20%,40%,60%).Run-out distance,velocity,energy components,flow regime(Savage number),and segregation indexαwere quantified.Increasing ice content significantly enhances mobility,but with diminishing marginal effectiveness.From 0%to 40%ice content,run-out distance increases by 41%-86%,whereas the additional increase from 40%to 60%contributes only 12%-23%.Particle-size ratio strongly governs segregation intensity.Fine-gravel groups reach segregation indices ofα=0.92-0.98,indicating nearly complete upward migration of ice,whereas medium-gravel and coarse-gravel groups exhibit much weaker segregation,stabilizing atα=0.68-0.74 and 0.60-0.69.Savage number analyses reveal marked flow-regime transitions.At 0%ice content,Savage numbers reach 1.0-1.5,indicating a collisional regime.Increasing ice content suppresses collisionality,with Savage numbers decreasing to 0.03-0.07 at 60%ice content,consistent with dense-regime flow.DEM energy analyses confirm this regime shift:for finegravel mixtures,collision energy decreases by 14%,while sliding-friction energy increases by 33%as ice content increases from 0%to 60%,reflecting enhanced overburden effects imposed by upward-segregated ice layers.Medium and coarse mixtures exhibit weaker or opposite energy-shift patterns,demonstrating strong size dependence.Mechanistically,large particle-size contrasts promote strong segregation and form dense basal rock layers that increase basal friction and reduce mobility.When particle sizes are similar or ice content is high,segregation remains limited,allowing ice to mix into the basal layer,thereby reducing basal friction and enhancing mobility.This research quantitatively demonstrates how composition controls particle spatial distribution,flow regime,and energy dissipation,offering new mechanistic insights into the propagation and deposition behaviors of rock-ice avalanches and improving hazard assessment in vulnerable high-mountain regions.展开更多
4-Bromo-3-methylphenol(BMP)is an important chemical intermediate with wide applications in the fields of medicine and pesticides.The synthesis of BMP from m-cresol via bromination is easy to carry out on an industrial...4-Bromo-3-methylphenol(BMP)is an important chemical intermediate with wide applications in the fields of medicine and pesticides.The synthesis of BMP from m-cresol via bromination is easy to carry out on an industrial scale.However,due to the formation of regioisomeric impurities during bromination and the low melting point of BMP,the separation process is prone to the formation of oily substances,resulting in low yield and purity.In this work,a new cocrystallization engineering approach was proposed to separate and purify BMP.Through design of experiments,the cocrystallization process of BMP and triethylenediamine(DABCO)was optimized using a minimum-run resolution IV screening design combined with response surface methodology.In addition,the obtained 2BMP-DABCO powder was characterized by thermal analysis,powder X-ray diffraction,infrared spectroscopy,and scanning electron microscopy.Single crystals of 2BMP-DABCO were grown from acetone by slow evaporation,and detailed structural information was obtained through single-crystal X-ray diffraction.The self-assembly mechanism was further clarified by density functional theory calculations.This study provides a simple,robust,and scalable method for the production of BMP and offers a reference for the separation and purification of phenolic substances.展开更多
Microwave roasting self-leaching is an innovative method for recovering gold from high-sulfur refractory gold concentrates,without using deadly toxic cyanide reagents.However,the mechanism of gold self-leaching,which ...Microwave roasting self-leaching is an innovative method for recovering gold from high-sulfur refractory gold concentrates,without using deadly toxic cyanide reagents.However,the mechanism of gold self-leaching,which relies on lixiviants prepared using volatilized sulfur obtained from roasting,has not been fully elucidated.This study employs the response surface methodology to optimize processing parameters,resulting in an increased gold extraction rate of 96.18%.Analytical factorization and the Tafel curve indicate that CuSO_(4) and NH_(3)·H_(2)O significantly influence the self-leaching process.Furthermore,X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)analysis reveals that S^(2−),S_(2)^(2−),polysulfides(S_(n)^(2−)),and thiosulfate(S_(2)O_(3)^(2−))are involved in the gold leaching reaction,with S^(2−),S_(2)^(2−),and S_(n)^(2−) serving as primary ligands for gold complexation.The role of S_(2)O_(3)^(2−) in the early stages of the gold-leaching reaction is also noteworthy.The copper–ammonia complex catalyzes the self-leaching gold reaction;however,an improper addition ratio can lead to copper-sulfur compound precipitates,reducing the extraction rate.展开更多
The feasibility of high calcium fly ash （CFA）-based geopolymers to fix heavy metals were studied. The CFA-based geopolymers were prepared from CFA, flue gas desulfurization gypsum （FGDG）, and water treatment resid...The feasibility of high calcium fly ash （CFA）-based geopolymers to fix heavy metals were studied. The CFA-based geopolymers were prepared from CFA, flue gas desulfurization gypsum （FGDG）, and water treatment residual （WTR）. The static leaching showed that heavy metals concentrations from CFA- based geopolymers were lower than their maximum concentration limits according to the U.S. environmental protection law. And the encapsulated and fixed ratios of heavy metals by the CFA-based geopolymers were 96.02%-99.88%. The dynamic real-time leaching experiment showed that concentration of Pb （II） was less than 1.μg / L, Cr （VI） less than 3.25 mg / L, while Hg （II） less than 4.0 μg / L. Additionally, dynamic accumulated leaching concentrations were increased at the beginning of leaching process then kept stable. During the dynamic leaching process, heavy metals migrated and accumulated in an area near to the solid-solution interface. When small part of heavy metals in ＂the accumulated area＂ breached through the threshold value of physical encapsulation and chemical fixation they migrated into solution. The dynamic leaching ratios and effective diffusion coefficients of heavy metals from CFA-based geopolymer were very low and the long-term security of heavy metals in CFA-based geopolymer was safe.展开更多
Due to the complex chemical composition of nickel ores, the requests for the decrease of production costs, and the increase of nickel extraction in the existing depletion of high-grade sulfide ores around the world, c...Due to the complex chemical composition of nickel ores, the requests for the decrease of production costs, and the increase of nickel extraction in the existing depletion of high-grade sulfide ores around the world, computer modeling of nickel ore leaching process be- came a need and a challenge. In this paper, the design of experiments （DOE） theory was used to determine the optimal experimental design plan matrix based on the D optimality criterion. In the high-pressure sulfuric acid leaching （HPSAL） process for nickel laterite in ＂Rudjinci＂ ore in Serbia, the temperature, the sulfuric acid to ore ratio, the stirring speed, and the leaching time as the predictor variables, and the degree of nickel extraction as the response have been considered. To model the process, the multiple linear regression （MLR） and response surface method （RSM）, together with the two-level and four-factor full factorial central composite design （CCD） plan, were used. The proposed re- gression models have not been proven adequate. Therefore, the artificial neural network （ANN） approach with the same experimental plan was used in order to reduce operational costs, give a better modeling accuracy, and provide a more successful process optimization. The model is based on the multi-layer neural networks with the back-propagation （BP） learning algorithm and the bipolar sigmoid activation function.展开更多
To completely recover valuable elements and reduce the amount of waste,the impact of phosphoric acid on the decomposition of rare earth,fluorine and phosphorus during cyclic leaching was studied based on the character...To completely recover valuable elements and reduce the amount of waste,the impact of phosphoric acid on the decomposition of rare earth,fluorine and phosphorus during cyclic leaching was studied based on the characteristics of low-tempe rature sulfuric acid deco mposition.When a single monazite was leached using 75 wt% H_(2)SO_(4) solution with phosphoric acid,the size and number of monazite particles in the washing slag gradually decrease with the increase in phosphoric acid content in the leaching solution.The monazite phase can hardly be found in the slag when the phosphoric acid content reaches 70 g/L,which indicates that phosphoric acid is favorable for monazite decomposition.The mixed rare earth concentrate was leached by 75 wt% H_(2)SO_(4) containing 70 g/L phosphoric acid,the mineral compositions of the washing slag are only gypsum and unwashed rare earth sulfuric acid.After cyclic leaching of75 wt% H_(2)SO_(4),the mineral compositions of the primary leaching washing slag are mainly undecomposed monazite,rare earth sulfate and calcium sulfate.However,monazite is not found in the mineral phase of the second and third leaching washing slag.The leaching rates of rare earth and phosphorus gradually increase with the increase in cyclic leaching times.In addition,the phosphoric acid content in the leaching solution increases with the increase in the number of cyclic leaching time.However,the rising trend decreases when the phosphoric acid content reaches 50 g/L by adsorption and crystallization of phosphoric acid.A small amount of water can be used to clean the leaching residue before washing to recover the more soluble phosphorus acid according to the difference of dissolution between phosphoric acid and rare earth sulfuric acid.展开更多
The rare earth elements(REEs)extraction by chemical leaching from ion-adsorption type rare earth ores(IAREO)has led to serious ecological and environmental risks.Conversely,demand for bioleaching is on the rise with t...The rare earth elements(REEs)extraction by chemical leaching from ion-adsorption type rare earth ores(IAREO)has led to serious ecological and environmental risks.Conversely,demand for bioleaching is on the rise with the advantage of being environmental-friendly.As one of the organic acids produced by biological metabolism,citric acid was used to leach REEs and explore the performance and process.The results demonstrate that citric acid exhibits higher leaching efficiency(96.00%)for REEs at a relatively low concentration of 0.01 mol/L compared with(NH_(4))_(2)SO_(4)(84.29%,0.1 mol/L)and MgSO_(4)(83.99%,0.1 mol/L).Citric acid shows a preference for leaching heavy rare earth elements,with 99%leaching efficiency in IAREO,which shows higher capacity than(NH_(4))_(2)SO_(4)and MgSO_(4)(as inorganic leaching agents).Kinetic analysis indicates that the leaching process of REEs with citric acid is controlled by both the internal diffusion kinetics and chemical reaction kinetics,which is different from inorganic leaching agents.Visual Minteq calculations confirm that RE-Citrate is the main constituent of the extract solution in the leaching process of the IAREO,thereby enhancing the leaching efficiency of REEs from the IAREO.It suggests that citric acid may be used as a promising organic leaching agent for the environmentalfriendly extraction of REEs from IAREO.展开更多
The leaching of sulfuric acid converted product of scheelite in NH_(3)·H_(2)O−NH_(4)HCO_(3)solution was systemically studied to improve sulfuric acid conversion−ammonium salts leaching technology route for ammoni...The leaching of sulfuric acid converted product of scheelite in NH_(3)·H_(2)O−NH_(4)HCO_(3)solution was systemically studied to improve sulfuric acid conversion−ammonium salts leaching technology route for ammonium paratungstate production.The results showed that the WO_(3)leaching efficiency was about 99%under optimal conditions of 350 r/min,liquid-to-solid ratio of 3 mL/g,1 mol/L NH_(4)HCO_(3),4 mol/L NH_(3)·H_(2)O,25℃,and 15 min.During the leaching,CaSO_(4)almost had no change and was still in a banding or rod-like shape in short leaching time,while conglobate CaCO_(3)was gradually formed on the CaSO_(4)surface.A secondary reaction might occur between CaSO_(4)and WO_(4)^(2−),which could be restrained by a certain amount of CO_(3)^(2−)in the solution.There was no CaCO_(3)phase determined by XRD in leaching residue of converted product for scheelite concentrate under optimal conditions,which was different from that for synthetic scheelite.The leaching process could be explained by neutralization reaction of H_(2)WO_(4)and solid transformation of CaSO_(4)in NH_(3)·H_(2)O−NH_(4)HCO_(3)solution.展开更多
The efficient recycling of spent lithium iron phosphate(LiFePO_(4),also referred to as LFP)should convert Fe(Ⅱ)to Fe(Ⅲ),which is key to the extraction of Li and separation of Fe and is not well understood.Herein,we ...The efficient recycling of spent lithium iron phosphate(LiFePO_(4),also referred to as LFP)should convert Fe(Ⅱ)to Fe(Ⅲ),which is key to the extraction of Li and separation of Fe and is not well understood.Herein,we systematically study the oxidation of LiFePO_(4)in the air and in the solution containing oxidants such as H_(2)O_(2)and the effect of oxidation on the leaching behaviors of LFP.In the air,O_(2)breaks down the LFP olivine structure at 550℃for 1 h by oxidizing Fe(Ⅱ)to Fe(Ⅲ)in terms of converting LFP to Li_(3)Fe_(2)(PO_(4))_(3)and Fe_(2)O_(3).After that,Li is leached in 0.5 M sulfuric acid solution and is further recycled as Li_(3)PO_(4)with a Li recovery efficiency of 97.48%.Meanwhile,Fe is recovered as FePO_(4)and Fe_(2)O_(3).Compared with H_(2)SO_(4)-H_(2)O_(2),the air oxidation saves H_(2)O_(2)but increases the leaching efficiency of Fe and H_(2)SO_(4)consumption.The discrepancy of Fe leaching efficiency can be attributed to the different leaching mechanisms involving the solid-to-solid and solid-to-liquid-to-solid conversions.Furthermore,the results of the Everbatt model analysis show that the air roasting-H_(2)SO_(4)leaching method has low emission and potentially high income,which is simple and safe.Overall,this work will deepen the understanding of acid leaching of LFP and favorably stimulate the maturation of the LFP recycling technique.展开更多
Selenium distillation slag(SDS)is a high-value-added secondary resource with a high recovery value.This paper aims to investigate the leaching behavior and kinetics of selenium,tellurium,and copper in the SDS acid oxi...Selenium distillation slag(SDS)is a high-value-added secondary resource with a high recovery value.This paper aims to investigate the leaching behavior and kinetics of selenium,tellurium,and copper in the SDS acid oxidation leaching process with H_(2)SO_(4) and H_(2)O_(2).The experimental results showed that under the optimum conditions,the contents of selenium,tellurium,and copper in the SDS were reduced from 22.13 wt%,3.58 wt%,and 6.42 wt%to 3.06 wt%,0.27 wt%,and 0.33 wt%,respectively.Correspondingly,the recovery rates are 87.08%,97.15%and 99.7%.The leaching processes of selenium and tellurium were controlled by diffusion and chemical reactions,and the leaching behavior of copper was controlled by chemical reactions.Below 45℃,the activation energies for selenium,tellurium,and copper were found to be 26.47,62.18 and 19.67 kJ/mol,respectively.In addition,the contents of lead,silver and gold in the leaching residue are increased to 46.8 wt%,8.35 wt%and 0.27 wt%,respectively.These substances can be utilized as raw materials for the recovery of these valuable metals.Importantly,the entire process does not generate toxic or harmful waste,making it a green and environmentally friendly method for resource recovery.展开更多
A spice formulation study in Burkina Faso was carried out using local ingredients for the benefit of households. The objective of this study was to propose some spice formulations based on local ingredients in order t...A spice formulation study in Burkina Faso was carried out using local ingredients for the benefit of households. The objective of this study was to propose some spice formulations based on local ingredients in order to reduce the use of chemical spices in the preparation of different dishes. The Design of Experiments (DOE) methodology was used for the formulation of the spices and their physicochemical, nutritional and sensory characteristics were evaluated by standardized and standard methods. The results obtained showed lipid contents (g/100 g DM) ranging from 10.41 ± 0.26 to 15.64 ± 0.68, total sugars from 4.39 ± 0.32 to 5.46 ± 0.31, protein from 3.65 ± 0.17 to 12.04 ± 0.35 and ash from 5.83 ± 0.01 to 7.02 ± 0.01. The polyphenol content ranged from 9.09 ± 1.60 to 11.33 ± 0.90, and the flavonoid content ranged from 0.65 ± 0.03 to 1.08 ± 0.13. The sensory analysis carried out showed that the spices have generally satisfactory organoleptic characteristics. These results constitute new information in the diet of populations and are an alternative to the chemical spices used in their cooking.展开更多
The leaching process of magnesiothermic self-propagating product generated during the multistage deep reduction process was investigated.The influence of magnesiothermic self-propagating product particle size,HCl solu...The leaching process of magnesiothermic self-propagating product generated during the multistage deep reduction process was investigated.The influence of magnesiothermic self-propagating product particle size,HCl solution concentration,and leaching solution temperature on the leaching behavior of elements Al and V was investigated.Results demonstrate that the leaching rate of Al and V is increased with the rise in leaching solution temperature,the increase in HCl solution concentration,and the enlargement of magnesiothermic self-propagating product particle size.The leaching processes of Al and V are consistent with the chemical reaction control model.When the magnesiothermic self-propagation product with D_(50) of 59.4μm is selected as the raw material,the leaching temperature is 40℃,and 1 mol/L HCl solution is employed,after leaching for 180 min,the leaching rates of Al and V are 24.8%and 12.6%,respectively.The acid-leached product exhibits a porous structure with a specific surface area of 3.5633 m^(2)/g.展开更多
Neodymium-iron-boron(Nd-Fe-B)sludge is an important secondary resource of rare-earth elements(REEs).However,the state-of-the-art recycling method,i.e.,HCl-preferential dissolution faces challenges such as slow leachin...Neodymium-iron-boron(Nd-Fe-B)sludge is an important secondary resource of rare-earth elements(REEs).However,the state-of-the-art recycling method,i.e.,HCl-preferential dissolution faces challenges such as slow leaching kinetics,excessive chemical consumption and wastewater generation.In this work,the in situ anodic leaching of Nd-Fe-B sludge was developed to selectively recover REEs with high efficiency.The leaching rates of the REEs are 2.4-9.0 times higher using the in situ anodic leaching at the current density from 10 to 40 mA/cm^(2)than using conventional chemical leaching under the maintained pH of 3.7.Mechanism studies reveal that the anode-generated H~+plays the key role during the in situ anodic leaching process that locally increases the H^(+)concentration at the interface of sludge particles,accele rating the leaching kinetics.By achieving a total leaching efficiency of Nd-Fe-B sludge close to 100%and the Fe deposition efficiency in the range of 70.9%-74.3%,selective leaching of REEs is successfully realized and thus largely reduces chemical consumption.Additionally,a two-step recycling route involving electrolysis-selective precipitation was proposed that enables a stable REEs recovery of 92.2%with recyclable electrolyte.This study provides a novel and environmentally-friendly strategy for the efficient recovery of REEs from secondary resources.展开更多
Cyanide is the most widely used reagent in gold production processes. However, cyanide is highly toxic and poses safety haz-ards during transportation and use. Therefore, it is necessary to develop gold leaching reage...Cyanide is the most widely used reagent in gold production processes. However, cyanide is highly toxic and poses safety haz-ards during transportation and use. Therefore, it is necessary to develop gold leaching reagents that can replace cyanide. This paper intro-duces a method for synthesizing a gold leaching reagent. Sodium cyanate is used as the main raw material, with sodium hydroxide and so-dium ferrocyanide used as additives. The gold leaching reagent can be obtained under the conditions of a mass ratio of sodium cyanate,sodium hydroxide, and sodium ferrocyanide of 15:3:1, synthesis temperature of 600℃, and synthesis time of 1 h. This reagent has a goodrecovery effect on gold concentrate and gold-containing electronic waste. The gold leaching rate of roasted desulfurized gold concentratecan reach 87.56%. For the extraction experiments of three types of gold-containing electronic waste, the gold leaching rate can reach over90% after 2 h. Furthermore, the reagent exhibits good selectivity towards gold. Component analysis indicates that the effective compon-ent in the reagent could be sodium isocyanate.展开更多
Chemical leaching techniques have been proven effective in removing heavymetal contaminants fromsoil using various leaching agents.Previous research has shown that both singleagent and composite leaching systems have ...Chemical leaching techniques have been proven effective in removing heavymetal contaminants fromsoil using various leaching agents.Previous research has shown that both singleagent and composite leaching systems have been applied for the remediation of chromiumcontaminated soils,with varying degrees of success depending on soil type and contaminant form.However,the removal rate of total chromium(Cr)and hexavalent chromium(Cr(Ⅵ))often fluctuates based on the chemical composition of the leaching agents,as well as the soil’s physicochemical properties,such as pH and Cr speciation stability.Therefore,this study investigates the effectiveness of 20 composite leaching systems,including deionized water,lime water,calcium chloride,sodium carbonate,and sodium phosphate,through soil column leaching tests.The aim was to evaluate their impact on soil pH,total Cr,and Cr(Ⅵ)removal,and to examine the transformation of various Cr species during the leaching process.Results reveal that lime water and sodium phosphate were particularly effective in stabilizing Cr(Ⅵ)and neutralizing soil pH,while total Cr removal amount ranged from 197.4 mg/kg to 1671.6 mg/kg and Cr(Ⅵ)removal amount ranged from 113.2mg/kg to 316.8mg/kg.We also find that using 0.2 mol/L citric acid,0.1 mol/L hydrochloric acid,and 1.2 mL/g lime solution adjusted soil pH to 7.37,with average removal efficiencies of 34.6%.for total Cr and 72.7%for Cr(Ⅵ).Overall,our results suggest that the combined use of lime water and sodium phosphate is an effective strategy for remediating chromium-contaminated soil,particularly for stabilizing unleached Cr and adjusting soil pH.展开更多
A clean and efficient process for the direct extraction of valuable metals from low-grade nickel sulfide ore through oxidative leaching with(NH_(4))_(2)S_(2)O_(8)under atmosphere pressure was proposed to address the g...A clean and efficient process for the direct extraction of valuable metals from low-grade nickel sulfide ore through oxidative leaching with(NH_(4))_(2)S_(2)O_(8)under atmosphere pressure was proposed to address the growing demand for nickel and cobalt in the new energy industry.The effects of four key parameters on the metal leaching rates were systematically investigated.Characterization techniques,including XRD,SEM and EDS,were employed to analyze phase transformations during the leaching process.Under optimized conditions,approximately 96.5%of nickel,95.5%of cobalt and 65.2%of copper were successfully extracted.The kinetics of the leaching process was explored to identify the controlling mechanisms of nickel,cobalt and copper dissolution,establishing activation energies and kinetic equations for each metal.The cleanliness and efficiency of this method were confirmed through comparisons with other extraction processes for nickel sulfide ore.展开更多
In this work,the selected icebreaker model experiment is performed in a towing tank.We focus on the influence of seawater salinity on ship ice resistance in the ice floe field and the innovative ice model and ship mod...In this work,the selected icebreaker model experiment is performed in a towing tank.We focus on the influence of seawater salinity on ship ice resistance in the ice floe field and the innovative ice model and ship model test technology,including the similitude rule of ship model tests,test principles,and validation with full-scale ship data.A formula for calculating the relationship between the temperature and salinity of the water is constructed,which can be used to simulate the role of seawater in freshwater ice pools.On this basis,the effect of salinity on the resistance of ships sailing in broken ice fields is studied.A technique in which artificial ice made of polyethylene spheres is used to simulate ice resistance is proposed.With a series of ship model experiments in spherical and triangular ice fields,the effects of salinity and velocity on the ice resistance test of the ship model are analyzed.A relationship of the ice resistance of the ship model to the spherical ice field and the triangular ice field is proposed.The conversion results are consistent with onsite data of the full-size ship,which verifies the method of converting the test results of the ship model to the prototype.展开更多
As the main component of electronic products,plastics contain complex and diverse metal additives.Recycling process is not conducive to stable existence of metal additives in electronic plastics.Once the e-waste plast...As the main component of electronic products,plastics contain complex and diverse metal additives.Recycling process is not conducive to stable existence of metal additives in electronic plastics.Once the e-waste plastics enter the environment,they will continue to release harmful metals into environment after aging,causing serious hazards.This study delved into the analysis and comparison of metal content of e-waste plastics,elucidating aging process and metal leaching behavior over a 112-day natural light exposure period.The findings underscored that metal content in recycled plastics surpassed that in their new counterparts.Specifically,Ti content in new plastics remained below 100 mg/kg,while recycled plastics exhibited Ti content surpassing 100 mg/kg threshold.Throughout prolonged natural light exposure,metals such as Zn,Ba and Sb demonstrated a heightened likelihood of release from electronic plastics in comparison to other metals.The aging process during light exposure led to fragmentation of electronic plastics,accompanied by a reduction in particle size.Notably,the particle size reduction was more pronounced in poly acrylonitrile butadiene styrene(ABS)and recycled ABS,experiencing reductions of 40µm and 85µm,respectively.This phenomenon was attributed to the presence of polybutadiene structural units,which proved more susceptible to aging.Along with the breaking of plastics,the ABS plastics released metal species such as Pb,Cd,Ni,Al that had not been detected in other plastics solutions.The collective evidence from this study suggested that ABS and recycled ABS electronic plastics might pose a heightened potential environmental risk compared to other electronic plastics.展开更多
基金funded by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31800314,32370239,U160323)the foundation of South China Botanical Garden,Chinese Academy of Sciences(QNXM-06)to SY and the Doctoral Research Foundation of China West Normal University(412994).
文摘Transitioning from outcrossing to self-fertilization is a widespread reproductive strategy in plants,especially in environments where pollination is limited.Despite its prevalence,this transition has rarely been examined using transplant experiments,and previous studies have overlooked the contribution of the male parent in elucidating mating diversity.In this study,six transplanted populations were generated to investigate the relationship of the pollination environment with plant mating patterns and fecundity in Primula oreodoxa,a species that exhibits both distyly(predominantly outcrossing)and homostyly(predominantly selfing),based on data from 3582 individuals and 11 SSR markers.Homostylous plants had fruit and seed sets comparable to those of distylous plants at lower elevations but exhibited a clear reproductive advantage at higher elevations,particularly compared with the S morph.As elevation increased,the populational selfing rates increased,and the genetic diversity among the progeny was reduced.Furthermore,the visitation frequency of long-tongued pollinators was negatively and positively correlated with the selfing rate and number of mates,respectively,in the L and S morphs.In contrast,short-tongued pollinator visitation showed opposite correlations with the selfing rate and number of mates in homostylous morphs.In most populations,individuals functioned consistently as both female and male,and mating occurred randomly,suggesting a breakdown of the distyly polymorphism.Overall,our results provide experimental validation of the reproductive advantages of homostyly at high elevations by revealing that pollinator visitation shapes the selfing rate and mating diversity within populations,potentially driving the divergence of mating systems along environmental gradients.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42507210)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2025XJSB01)+1 种基金the State Key Laboratory for Tunnel Engineering(No.SKLTEK202421)the Foundation of Key Laboratory of Deep Coal Resource Mining(China University of Mining and Technology),Ministry of Education(No.KLDCRMMOE24KF11).
文摘To improve the accuracy of rockburst risk evaluation in mining and tunnelling engineering,the influence of intermediate principal stress σ_(2) deserves further consideration,which has been neglected in general prediction frameworks.This study employs an integrated approach that combines true-triaxial unloading experiments with three-dimensional grain-based discrete element modeling(PFC3D-GBM)to examine the effects of σ_(2) on strain systematically burst and elucidate the underlying mechanisms.Through this dual experimental–numerical methodology,the strainburst characteristics under varying σ_(2) are analyzed in detail regarding mechanical responses,failure evolution and patterns,microscope fracture mechanisms,and energy partitioning.The results indicate that elevated σ_(2) can enhance the bearing capacity of rock,thereby necessitating a higher stress condition required for strainburst.However,it also enlarges the potential strainburst intensity,manifesting as deeper rockburst pits and more violent ejection of rock fragments.An increasing σ_(2) facilitates the microscope transgranular fractures,inhibits intergranular tensile fractures,and raises the kinetic energy conversion ratio slightly.It affects the intensity of strainburst through the following mechanisms,including the increase of energy storage limit,the intensification of Poisson effect for lateral expansion,and the enhancement of the transgranular fracturing mechanism.In practical engineering,the depth and range of support needs to be ensured under high σ_(2) conditions,and it is recommended to use prestressing techniques to control the development of significant slabbing.
基金funded by the Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants No 42277127)。
文摘Rock-ice avalanches in cold high-mountain regions pose severe hazards due to their high mobility,yet the quantitative controls of particle-size ratio and ice content remain insufficiently constrained.This study investigates their coupled effects using inclinedflume experiments and Discrete Element Method(DEM)simulations,covering three gravel sizes(2-5 mm,5-7 mm,7-10 mm)and four ice-content levels(0%,20%,40%,60%).Run-out distance,velocity,energy components,flow regime(Savage number),and segregation indexαwere quantified.Increasing ice content significantly enhances mobility,but with diminishing marginal effectiveness.From 0%to 40%ice content,run-out distance increases by 41%-86%,whereas the additional increase from 40%to 60%contributes only 12%-23%.Particle-size ratio strongly governs segregation intensity.Fine-gravel groups reach segregation indices ofα=0.92-0.98,indicating nearly complete upward migration of ice,whereas medium-gravel and coarse-gravel groups exhibit much weaker segregation,stabilizing atα=0.68-0.74 and 0.60-0.69.Savage number analyses reveal marked flow-regime transitions.At 0%ice content,Savage numbers reach 1.0-1.5,indicating a collisional regime.Increasing ice content suppresses collisionality,with Savage numbers decreasing to 0.03-0.07 at 60%ice content,consistent with dense-regime flow.DEM energy analyses confirm this regime shift:for finegravel mixtures,collision energy decreases by 14%,while sliding-friction energy increases by 33%as ice content increases from 0%to 60%,reflecting enhanced overburden effects imposed by upward-segregated ice layers.Medium and coarse mixtures exhibit weaker or opposite energy-shift patterns,demonstrating strong size dependence.Mechanistically,large particle-size contrasts promote strong segregation and form dense basal rock layers that increase basal friction and reduce mobility.When particle sizes are similar or ice content is high,segregation remains limited,allowing ice to mix into the basal layer,thereby reducing basal friction and enhancing mobility.This research quantitatively demonstrates how composition controls particle spatial distribution,flow regime,and energy dissipation,offering new mechanistic insights into the propagation and deposition behaviors of rock-ice avalanches and improving hazard assessment in vulnerable high-mountain regions.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22177011(R.Z.Qiao),21977012(R.Z.Qiao),and 21572018(C.Li))the National High-Level Hospital Clinical Research Funding(2023-NHLHCRF-YXHZ-ZRMS-02)the Joint Project of BRCBC(Biomedical Translational Engineering Research Center of BUCT-CJFH)(XK2020-06).
文摘4-Bromo-3-methylphenol(BMP)is an important chemical intermediate with wide applications in the fields of medicine and pesticides.The synthesis of BMP from m-cresol via bromination is easy to carry out on an industrial scale.However,due to the formation of regioisomeric impurities during bromination and the low melting point of BMP,the separation process is prone to the formation of oily substances,resulting in low yield and purity.In this work,a new cocrystallization engineering approach was proposed to separate and purify BMP.Through design of experiments,the cocrystallization process of BMP and triethylenediamine(DABCO)was optimized using a minimum-run resolution IV screening design combined with response surface methodology.In addition,the obtained 2BMP-DABCO powder was characterized by thermal analysis,powder X-ray diffraction,infrared spectroscopy,and scanning electron microscopy.Single crystals of 2BMP-DABCO were grown from acetone by slow evaporation,and detailed structural information was obtained through single-crystal X-ray diffraction.The self-assembly mechanism was further clarified by density functional theory calculations.This study provides a simple,robust,and scalable method for the production of BMP and offers a reference for the separation and purification of phenolic substances.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51974016).
文摘Microwave roasting self-leaching is an innovative method for recovering gold from high-sulfur refractory gold concentrates,without using deadly toxic cyanide reagents.However,the mechanism of gold self-leaching,which relies on lixiviants prepared using volatilized sulfur obtained from roasting,has not been fully elucidated.This study employs the response surface methodology to optimize processing parameters,resulting in an increased gold extraction rate of 96.18%.Analytical factorization and the Tafel curve indicate that CuSO_(4) and NH_(3)·H_(2)O significantly influence the self-leaching process.Furthermore,X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)analysis reveals that S^(2−),S_(2)^(2−),polysulfides(S_(n)^(2−)),and thiosulfate(S_(2)O_(3)^(2−))are involved in the gold leaching reaction,with S^(2−),S_(2)^(2−),and S_(n)^(2−) serving as primary ligands for gold complexation.The role of S_(2)O_(3)^(2−) in the early stages of the gold-leaching reaction is also noteworthy.The copper–ammonia complex catalyzes the self-leaching gold reaction;however,an improper addition ratio can lead to copper-sulfur compound precipitates,reducing the extraction rate.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51208370,51172164)the Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China(No.20110072120046)
文摘The feasibility of high calcium fly ash （CFA）-based geopolymers to fix heavy metals were studied. The CFA-based geopolymers were prepared from CFA, flue gas desulfurization gypsum （FGDG）, and water treatment residual （WTR）. The static leaching showed that heavy metals concentrations from CFA- based geopolymers were lower than their maximum concentration limits according to the U.S. environmental protection law. And the encapsulated and fixed ratios of heavy metals by the CFA-based geopolymers were 96.02%-99.88%. The dynamic real-time leaching experiment showed that concentration of Pb （II） was less than 1.μg / L, Cr （VI） less than 3.25 mg / L, while Hg （II） less than 4.0 μg / L. Additionally, dynamic accumulated leaching concentrations were increased at the beginning of leaching process then kept stable. During the dynamic leaching process, heavy metals migrated and accumulated in an area near to the solid-solution interface. When small part of heavy metals in ＂the accumulated area＂ breached through the threshold value of physical encapsulation and chemical fixation they migrated into solution. The dynamic leaching ratios and effective diffusion coefficients of heavy metals from CFA-based geopolymer were very low and the long-term security of heavy metals in CFA-based geopolymer was safe.
文摘Due to the complex chemical composition of nickel ores, the requests for the decrease of production costs, and the increase of nickel extraction in the existing depletion of high-grade sulfide ores around the world, computer modeling of nickel ore leaching process be- came a need and a challenge. In this paper, the design of experiments （DOE） theory was used to determine the optimal experimental design plan matrix based on the D optimality criterion. In the high-pressure sulfuric acid leaching （HPSAL） process for nickel laterite in ＂Rudjinci＂ ore in Serbia, the temperature, the sulfuric acid to ore ratio, the stirring speed, and the leaching time as the predictor variables, and the degree of nickel extraction as the response have been considered. To model the process, the multiple linear regression （MLR） and response surface method （RSM）, together with the two-level and four-factor full factorial central composite design （CCD） plan, were used. The proposed re- gression models have not been proven adequate. Therefore, the artificial neural network （ANN） approach with the same experimental plan was used in order to reduce operational costs, give a better modeling accuracy, and provide a more successful process optimization. The model is based on the multi-layer neural networks with the back-propagation （BP） learning algorithm and the bipolar sigmoid activation function.
基金support by the National Natural Science Foundation of Inner Mongolia (2022SHZR1885)Natural Science Foundation of Hebei province (E2022402101,E2022402105)。
文摘To completely recover valuable elements and reduce the amount of waste,the impact of phosphoric acid on the decomposition of rare earth,fluorine and phosphorus during cyclic leaching was studied based on the characteristics of low-tempe rature sulfuric acid deco mposition.When a single monazite was leached using 75 wt% H_(2)SO_(4) solution with phosphoric acid,the size and number of monazite particles in the washing slag gradually decrease with the increase in phosphoric acid content in the leaching solution.The monazite phase can hardly be found in the slag when the phosphoric acid content reaches 70 g/L,which indicates that phosphoric acid is favorable for monazite decomposition.The mixed rare earth concentrate was leached by 75 wt% H_(2)SO_(4) containing 70 g/L phosphoric acid,the mineral compositions of the washing slag are only gypsum and unwashed rare earth sulfuric acid.After cyclic leaching of75 wt% H_(2)SO_(4),the mineral compositions of the primary leaching washing slag are mainly undecomposed monazite,rare earth sulfate and calcium sulfate.However,monazite is not found in the mineral phase of the second and third leaching washing slag.The leaching rates of rare earth and phosphorus gradually increase with the increase in cyclic leaching times.In addition,the phosphoric acid content in the leaching solution increases with the increase in the number of cyclic leaching time.However,the rising trend decreases when the phosphoric acid content reaches 50 g/L by adsorption and crystallization of phosphoric acid.A small amount of water can be used to clean the leaching residue before washing to recover the more soluble phosphorus acid according to the difference of dissolution between phosphoric acid and rare earth sulfuric acid.
基金Project supported by the Thousand Talents Program of Jiangxi Province,China(JXSQ2023201003)National Natural Science Foundation of China(42107254)+4 种基金Science and Technology Major Program of Ordos City(2022EEDSKJZDZX014-2)Technological Innovation Guidance Program of Jiangxi Province(20212BDH81029)Rare Earth Industry Fund(IAGM2020DB06)Selfdeployed Projects of Ganjiang Innovation Academy,Chinese Academy of Sciences(E055A01)the Key Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(ZDRW-CN-2021-3-3)。
文摘The rare earth elements(REEs)extraction by chemical leaching from ion-adsorption type rare earth ores(IAREO)has led to serious ecological and environmental risks.Conversely,demand for bioleaching is on the rise with the advantage of being environmental-friendly.As one of the organic acids produced by biological metabolism,citric acid was used to leach REEs and explore the performance and process.The results demonstrate that citric acid exhibits higher leaching efficiency(96.00%)for REEs at a relatively low concentration of 0.01 mol/L compared with(NH_(4))_(2)SO_(4)(84.29%,0.1 mol/L)and MgSO_(4)(83.99%,0.1 mol/L).Citric acid shows a preference for leaching heavy rare earth elements,with 99%leaching efficiency in IAREO,which shows higher capacity than(NH_(4))_(2)SO_(4)and MgSO_(4)(as inorganic leaching agents).Kinetic analysis indicates that the leaching process of REEs with citric acid is controlled by both the internal diffusion kinetics and chemical reaction kinetics,which is different from inorganic leaching agents.Visual Minteq calculations confirm that RE-Citrate is the main constituent of the extract solution in the leaching process of the IAREO,thereby enhancing the leaching efficiency of REEs from the IAREO.It suggests that citric acid may be used as a promising organic leaching agent for the environmentalfriendly extraction of REEs from IAREO.
文摘The leaching of sulfuric acid converted product of scheelite in NH_(3)·H_(2)O−NH_(4)HCO_(3)solution was systemically studied to improve sulfuric acid conversion−ammonium salts leaching technology route for ammonium paratungstate production.The results showed that the WO_(3)leaching efficiency was about 99%under optimal conditions of 350 r/min,liquid-to-solid ratio of 3 mL/g,1 mol/L NH_(4)HCO_(3),4 mol/L NH_(3)·H_(2)O,25℃,and 15 min.During the leaching,CaSO_(4)almost had no change and was still in a banding or rod-like shape in short leaching time,while conglobate CaCO_(3)was gradually formed on the CaSO_(4)surface.A secondary reaction might occur between CaSO_(4)and WO_(4)^(2−),which could be restrained by a certain amount of CO_(3)^(2−)in the solution.There was no CaCO_(3)phase determined by XRD in leaching residue of converted product for scheelite concentrate under optimal conditions,which was different from that for synthetic scheelite.The leaching process could be explained by neutralization reaction of H_(2)WO_(4)and solid transformation of CaSO_(4)in NH_(3)·H_(2)O−NH_(4)HCO_(3)solution.
基金supported by the Chilwee Group(No.CWDY-ZH-YJY-202101-001)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2042023kf0214)the Starting Funding from Wuhan University.
文摘The efficient recycling of spent lithium iron phosphate(LiFePO_(4),also referred to as LFP)should convert Fe(Ⅱ)to Fe(Ⅲ),which is key to the extraction of Li and separation of Fe and is not well understood.Herein,we systematically study the oxidation of LiFePO_(4)in the air and in the solution containing oxidants such as H_(2)O_(2)and the effect of oxidation on the leaching behaviors of LFP.In the air,O_(2)breaks down the LFP olivine structure at 550℃for 1 h by oxidizing Fe(Ⅱ)to Fe(Ⅲ)in terms of converting LFP to Li_(3)Fe_(2)(PO_(4))_(3)and Fe_(2)O_(3).After that,Li is leached in 0.5 M sulfuric acid solution and is further recycled as Li_(3)PO_(4)with a Li recovery efficiency of 97.48%.Meanwhile,Fe is recovered as FePO_(4)and Fe_(2)O_(3).Compared with H_(2)SO_(4)-H_(2)O_(2),the air oxidation saves H_(2)O_(2)but increases the leaching efficiency of Fe and H_(2)SO_(4)consumption.The discrepancy of Fe leaching efficiency can be attributed to the different leaching mechanisms involving the solid-to-solid and solid-to-liquid-to-solid conversions.Furthermore,the results of the Everbatt model analysis show that the air roasting-H_(2)SO_(4)leaching method has low emission and potentially high income,which is simple and safe.Overall,this work will deepen the understanding of acid leaching of LFP and favorably stimulate the maturation of the LFP recycling technique.
基金Project(2022YFC2904900) supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of ChinaProject(U1902221) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China。
文摘Selenium distillation slag(SDS)is a high-value-added secondary resource with a high recovery value.This paper aims to investigate the leaching behavior and kinetics of selenium,tellurium,and copper in the SDS acid oxidation leaching process with H_(2)SO_(4) and H_(2)O_(2).The experimental results showed that under the optimum conditions,the contents of selenium,tellurium,and copper in the SDS were reduced from 22.13 wt%,3.58 wt%,and 6.42 wt%to 3.06 wt%,0.27 wt%,and 0.33 wt%,respectively.Correspondingly,the recovery rates are 87.08%,97.15%and 99.7%.The leaching processes of selenium and tellurium were controlled by diffusion and chemical reactions,and the leaching behavior of copper was controlled by chemical reactions.Below 45℃,the activation energies for selenium,tellurium,and copper were found to be 26.47,62.18 and 19.67 kJ/mol,respectively.In addition,the contents of lead,silver and gold in the leaching residue are increased to 46.8 wt%,8.35 wt%and 0.27 wt%,respectively.These substances can be utilized as raw materials for the recovery of these valuable metals.Importantly,the entire process does not generate toxic or harmful waste,making it a green and environmentally friendly method for resource recovery.
文摘A spice formulation study in Burkina Faso was carried out using local ingredients for the benefit of households. The objective of this study was to propose some spice formulations based on local ingredients in order to reduce the use of chemical spices in the preparation of different dishes. The Design of Experiments (DOE) methodology was used for the formulation of the spices and their physicochemical, nutritional and sensory characteristics were evaluated by standardized and standard methods. The results obtained showed lipid contents (g/100 g DM) ranging from 10.41 ± 0.26 to 15.64 ± 0.68, total sugars from 4.39 ± 0.32 to 5.46 ± 0.31, protein from 3.65 ± 0.17 to 12.04 ± 0.35 and ash from 5.83 ± 0.01 to 7.02 ± 0.01. The polyphenol content ranged from 9.09 ± 1.60 to 11.33 ± 0.90, and the flavonoid content ranged from 0.65 ± 0.03 to 1.08 ± 0.13. The sensory analysis carried out showed that the spices have generally satisfactory organoleptic characteristics. These results constitute new information in the diet of populations and are an alternative to the chemical spices used in their cooking.
基金Scientific and Technological Project of Nanyang(23KJGG017)Key Specialized Research&Development and Promotion Project(Scientific and Technological Project)of Henan Province(232102221022)+1 种基金College Students and Technology Innovation Fund Project of Nanyang Institute of Technology(2023139)Project of Doctoral Scientific Research Startup Fund of Nanyang Institute of Technology(NGBJ-2023-25)。
文摘The leaching process of magnesiothermic self-propagating product generated during the multistage deep reduction process was investigated.The influence of magnesiothermic self-propagating product particle size,HCl solution concentration,and leaching solution temperature on the leaching behavior of elements Al and V was investigated.Results demonstrate that the leaching rate of Al and V is increased with the rise in leaching solution temperature,the increase in HCl solution concentration,and the enlargement of magnesiothermic self-propagating product particle size.The leaching processes of Al and V are consistent with the chemical reaction control model.When the magnesiothermic self-propagation product with D_(50) of 59.4μm is selected as the raw material,the leaching temperature is 40℃,and 1 mol/L HCl solution is employed,after leaching for 180 min,the leaching rates of Al and V are 24.8%and 12.6%,respectively.The acid-leached product exhibits a porous structure with a specific surface area of 3.5633 m^(2)/g.
基金Project supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China(2021BS02007,2022MS02014)the"Science and Technology Project of Ordos"Program(2021 CGI 17-9,2021 ZDI11-14)+2 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21971129,21961022,51903125,21661023)the"Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region 2022 Leading Talent Team of Science and Technology"Program(2022LJRC0008)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2018M640043,2019T120038)。
文摘Neodymium-iron-boron(Nd-Fe-B)sludge is an important secondary resource of rare-earth elements(REEs).However,the state-of-the-art recycling method,i.e.,HCl-preferential dissolution faces challenges such as slow leaching kinetics,excessive chemical consumption and wastewater generation.In this work,the in situ anodic leaching of Nd-Fe-B sludge was developed to selectively recover REEs with high efficiency.The leaching rates of the REEs are 2.4-9.0 times higher using the in situ anodic leaching at the current density from 10 to 40 mA/cm^(2)than using conventional chemical leaching under the maintained pH of 3.7.Mechanism studies reveal that the anode-generated H~+plays the key role during the in situ anodic leaching process that locally increases the H^(+)concentration at the interface of sludge particles,accele rating the leaching kinetics.By achieving a total leaching efficiency of Nd-Fe-B sludge close to 100%and the Fe deposition efficiency in the range of 70.9%-74.3%,selective leaching of REEs is successfully realized and thus largely reduces chemical consumption.Additionally,a two-step recycling route involving electrolysis-selective precipitation was proposed that enables a stable REEs recovery of 92.2%with recyclable electrolyte.This study provides a novel and environmentally-friendly strategy for the efficient recovery of REEs from secondary resources.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.51974016)。
文摘Cyanide is the most widely used reagent in gold production processes. However, cyanide is highly toxic and poses safety haz-ards during transportation and use. Therefore, it is necessary to develop gold leaching reagents that can replace cyanide. This paper intro-duces a method for synthesizing a gold leaching reagent. Sodium cyanate is used as the main raw material, with sodium hydroxide and so-dium ferrocyanide used as additives. The gold leaching reagent can be obtained under the conditions of a mass ratio of sodium cyanate,sodium hydroxide, and sodium ferrocyanide of 15:3:1, synthesis temperature of 600℃, and synthesis time of 1 h. This reagent has a goodrecovery effect on gold concentrate and gold-containing electronic waste. The gold leaching rate of roasted desulfurized gold concentratecan reach 87.56%. For the extraction experiments of three types of gold-containing electronic waste, the gold leaching rate can reach over90% after 2 h. Furthermore, the reagent exhibits good selectivity towards gold. Component analysis indicates that the effective compon-ent in the reagent could be sodium isocyanate.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2023YFC3707902)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2024M752168)+1 种基金Jiangsu Funding Programfor Excellent Postdoctoral Talent(No.2024ZB393)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42407126).
文摘Chemical leaching techniques have been proven effective in removing heavymetal contaminants fromsoil using various leaching agents.Previous research has shown that both singleagent and composite leaching systems have been applied for the remediation of chromiumcontaminated soils,with varying degrees of success depending on soil type and contaminant form.However,the removal rate of total chromium(Cr)and hexavalent chromium(Cr(Ⅵ))often fluctuates based on the chemical composition of the leaching agents,as well as the soil’s physicochemical properties,such as pH and Cr speciation stability.Therefore,this study investigates the effectiveness of 20 composite leaching systems,including deionized water,lime water,calcium chloride,sodium carbonate,and sodium phosphate,through soil column leaching tests.The aim was to evaluate their impact on soil pH,total Cr,and Cr(Ⅵ)removal,and to examine the transformation of various Cr species during the leaching process.Results reveal that lime water and sodium phosphate were particularly effective in stabilizing Cr(Ⅵ)and neutralizing soil pH,while total Cr removal amount ranged from 197.4 mg/kg to 1671.6 mg/kg and Cr(Ⅵ)removal amount ranged from 113.2mg/kg to 316.8mg/kg.We also find that using 0.2 mol/L citric acid,0.1 mol/L hydrochloric acid,and 1.2 mL/g lime solution adjusted soil pH to 7.37,with average removal efficiencies of 34.6%.for total Cr and 72.7%for Cr(Ⅵ).Overall,our results suggest that the combined use of lime water and sodium phosphate is an effective strategy for remediating chromium-contaminated soil,particularly for stabilizing unleached Cr and adjusting soil pH.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52074069)the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province,China(No.E2020501029)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation−Steel,the Iron Foundation of Hebei Province,China(No.E2022501030)Performance Subsidy Fund for Key Laboratory of Dielectric and Electrolyte Functional Material Hebei Province,China(No.22567627H).
文摘A clean and efficient process for the direct extraction of valuable metals from low-grade nickel sulfide ore through oxidative leaching with(NH_(4))_(2)S_(2)O_(8)under atmosphere pressure was proposed to address the growing demand for nickel and cobalt in the new energy industry.The effects of four key parameters on the metal leaching rates were systematically investigated.Characterization techniques,including XRD,SEM and EDS,were employed to analyze phase transformations during the leaching process.Under optimized conditions,approximately 96.5%of nickel,95.5%of cobalt and 65.2%of copper were successfully extracted.The kinetics of the leaching process was explored to identify the controlling mechanisms of nickel,cobalt and copper dissolution,establishing activation energies and kinetic equations for each metal.The cleanliness and efficiency of this method were confirmed through comparisons with other extraction processes for nickel sulfide ore.
基金financially supported by Jiangsu Province University(High Tech Ship)Collaborative Innovation Center(Grant No.XTCXKY20230008).
文摘In this work,the selected icebreaker model experiment is performed in a towing tank.We focus on the influence of seawater salinity on ship ice resistance in the ice floe field and the innovative ice model and ship model test technology,including the similitude rule of ship model tests,test principles,and validation with full-scale ship data.A formula for calculating the relationship between the temperature and salinity of the water is constructed,which can be used to simulate the role of seawater in freshwater ice pools.On this basis,the effect of salinity on the resistance of ships sailing in broken ice fields is studied.A technique in which artificial ice made of polyethylene spheres is used to simulate ice resistance is proposed.With a series of ship model experiments in spherical and triangular ice fields,the effects of salinity and velocity on the ice resistance test of the ship model are analyzed.A relationship of the ice resistance of the ship model to the spherical ice field and the triangular ice field is proposed.The conversion results are consistent with onsite data of the full-size ship,which verifies the method of converting the test results of the ship model to the prototype.
基金the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(No.2021B1515020041)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42277403)+4 种基金the Projects of International Cooperation and Exchange of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC-UNEP)(No:32261143459)the Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Soil and Groundwater Pollution Control(No.2023B1212060002)the Guangdong Major Project of Basic and Applied Basic Research(No.2023B0303000024)the High-level University Special Fund(No.G03050K001)the Research Projects of the General Administration of Customs(No.2022HK060)for financial support.
文摘As the main component of electronic products,plastics contain complex and diverse metal additives.Recycling process is not conducive to stable existence of metal additives in electronic plastics.Once the e-waste plastics enter the environment,they will continue to release harmful metals into environment after aging,causing serious hazards.This study delved into the analysis and comparison of metal content of e-waste plastics,elucidating aging process and metal leaching behavior over a 112-day natural light exposure period.The findings underscored that metal content in recycled plastics surpassed that in their new counterparts.Specifically,Ti content in new plastics remained below 100 mg/kg,while recycled plastics exhibited Ti content surpassing 100 mg/kg threshold.Throughout prolonged natural light exposure,metals such as Zn,Ba and Sb demonstrated a heightened likelihood of release from electronic plastics in comparison to other metals.The aging process during light exposure led to fragmentation of electronic plastics,accompanied by a reduction in particle size.Notably,the particle size reduction was more pronounced in poly acrylonitrile butadiene styrene(ABS)and recycled ABS,experiencing reductions of 40µm and 85µm,respectively.This phenomenon was attributed to the presence of polybutadiene structural units,which proved more susceptible to aging.Along with the breaking of plastics,the ABS plastics released metal species such as Pb,Cd,Ni,Al that had not been detected in other plastics solutions.The collective evidence from this study suggested that ABS and recycled ABS electronic plastics might pose a heightened potential environmental risk compared to other electronic plastics.
