The efficient recovery of silver(Ag)from retired photovoltaic(PV)panels is crucial for resource sustainability and envi-ronmental protection.This study developed an environmentally friendly leaching method using ammon...The efficient recovery of silver(Ag)from retired photovoltaic(PV)panels is crucial for resource sustainability and envi-ronmental protection.This study developed an environmentally friendly leaching method using ammonia(NH_(3)·H_(2)O)and hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2)),achieving the selective dissolution of Ag from retired crystalline silicon solar panels.Meanwhile,nonprecious metals such as aluminum(Al)and lead(Pb),which are commonly found in PV cells,were barely dissolved,dem-onstrating the excellent selectivity of this method for Ag.Light irradiation significantly improved the dissolution efficiency of Ag and reduced the amount of the reagent used.Ag dissolution occurred owing to a dual-pathway synergistic effect,which stemmed from the direct oxidation of Ag by H_(2)O_(2).The strongly oxidizing hydroxyl radicals generated by photocatalysis accelerated the oxidation and dissolution of Ag.In addition,NH 3·H_(2)O effectively promoted the dissolution and stabilization of oxidation products by forming soluble Ag–NH3·H2O complexes([Ag(NH3)2]+).This article reports an efficient,selective,and environmentally friendly strategy of Ag recovery and elucidates the radical-mediated dissolution mechanism under light-driven conditions,offering a feasible way for sustainably recovering valuable metals from retired PV panels.展开更多
基金supported by the National Science Foundation of China(Nos.22525606,22176128,22236005,22406131,22506126)the Innovation Program of Shanghai Municipal Education Commission(No.2023ZKZD50)+13 种基金Shanghai Leading Talent Program of Eastern Talent Plan(No.LJ2023002)Shanghai Government(Nos.22dz1205400,23520711100)Chinese Education Ministry Key Laboratory and International Joint Laboratory on Resource ChemistryShanghai Eastern Scholar ProgramThe authors also thank Fellowship of China National Postdoctoral Program for Innovative Talents(No.BX20240229)the China Postdoctoral Science(No.2024M762100)the Foundation the Shanghai Science and Technology Commission Project(No.24ZR1455700)Shanghai Post-doctoral Excellence Pro-gram(No.2024787)the Chenguang Program of Shanghai Education Development Foundation and Shanghai Municipal Education Com-mission(No.24CGA49)the“111 Innovation and Talent Recruitment Base on Photochemical and Energy Materials”(No.D18020)Yunnan University Collaborative Innovation Center(Qujing Green Photovoltaic Industry Collaborative Innovation Center)Technology Talent and Platform Plan Project of Yunnan Provincial Department of Science and Technology(No.202305AF150088)Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Green Energy Chemical Engineering(No.18DZ2254200)Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Biomimetic Catalysis.
文摘The efficient recovery of silver(Ag)from retired photovoltaic(PV)panels is crucial for resource sustainability and envi-ronmental protection.This study developed an environmentally friendly leaching method using ammonia(NH_(3)·H_(2)O)and hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2)),achieving the selective dissolution of Ag from retired crystalline silicon solar panels.Meanwhile,nonprecious metals such as aluminum(Al)and lead(Pb),which are commonly found in PV cells,were barely dissolved,dem-onstrating the excellent selectivity of this method for Ag.Light irradiation significantly improved the dissolution efficiency of Ag and reduced the amount of the reagent used.Ag dissolution occurred owing to a dual-pathway synergistic effect,which stemmed from the direct oxidation of Ag by H_(2)O_(2).The strongly oxidizing hydroxyl radicals generated by photocatalysis accelerated the oxidation and dissolution of Ag.In addition,NH 3·H_(2)O effectively promoted the dissolution and stabilization of oxidation products by forming soluble Ag–NH3·H2O complexes([Ag(NH3)2]+).This article reports an efficient,selective,and environmentally friendly strategy of Ag recovery and elucidates the radical-mediated dissolution mechanism under light-driven conditions,offering a feasible way for sustainably recovering valuable metals from retired PV panels.
