In this paper,core samples from the Well LS33 in the deep-water area of the Qiongdongnan Basin(QDNB)in the South China Sea were selected and analyzed by group(authigenic carbonate and terrigenous detritus)to obtain th...In this paper,core samples from the Well LS33 in the deep-water area of the Qiongdongnan Basin(QDNB)in the South China Sea were selected and analyzed by group(authigenic carbonate and terrigenous detritus)to obtain the contents of rare earth elements(REE)to explore the degree of preservation of paleo-seawater information by carbonate components and elucidate the provenance relationship between the QDNB and the Yinggehai Basin and the provenance changes in the deep-water area of the QDNB since the Oligocene.The main achievements of this paper are as follows:(1)In the process of extracting the autogenic carbonate,the iron-manganese oxide envelope on the surface of the sediment particles(which can adsorb REE or its complexes in seawater)will partially dissolve into the autogenic carbonate components,thus covering the REE geochem-ical information of paleo-seawater carried by the auto-genic carbonate.Therefore,caution should be exercised when using the geochemical characteristics of REE in the carbonate component of impure carbonate rocks to reflect the sedimentary paleoenvironment.(2)The analysis of the REE geochemical characteristics of multiple cores in the Ying-gehai-QDNB shows that there is a close provenance rela-tionship between the two Basins.The sediments in the central depression area of the Yinggehai Basin and the deep-water area in the western part of the QDNB generally contain more feldspar(Eu-rich)minerals.Since the Eocene,paleo-rivers have carried ultramafic-mafic materials originating from the western South China Sea into the sea.Affected by the transport distance and sea level changes,the content of feldspar(Eu-rich)minerals in the sediments of the QDNB from west to east gradually decreased.展开更多
Rare earth elements(REEs),with their unique magnetic,optical,and electrical properties,have become indispensable strategic resources.Widely applied in critical fields such as aviation,telecommunications,electronics,en...Rare earth elements(REEs),with their unique magnetic,optical,and electrical properties,have become indispensable strategic resources.Widely applied in critical fields such as aviation,telecommunications,electronics,energy,transportation,and medicine,REEs play a vital role in advancing technology and driving social and economic development.However,the REE industry faces numerous challenges,including unbalanced resource distribution,supply and demand imbalances,international competition,technological limitations,and associated environmental pollution.This paper,incorporating both the historical evolution and current state of the REE industry,provides a comprehensive examination of the chemistry,applications,resources,technologies,challenges,and prospects of REEs.Specifically,it analyzes China's REE industry,which holds the largest global reserves and production capacity.As a key feature,this paper introduces the Tai Chi model for sustainable development in the REE industry,offering an in-depth analysis of two primary approaches—mining and recycling;the four critical participants—governments,enterprises,researchers,and consumers;and the eight essential influencing factors—resources,energy,environment,policy,applications,technology,supply and demand,and economy.The Tai Chi model not only clarifies the responsibilities and significance of each individual but also highlights their interconnectedness,providing a compelling framework for envisioning the sustainable development of the REE industry.Moreover,the paper identifies the major challenges currently facing the industry and offers insights into the future development of REEs.As such,this work contributes to a deeper understanding of the multifaceted REE landscape and underscores the importance of sustainable practices to ensure REEs'lasting positive impact on the global industry.展开更多
Rare earth elements(REEs)play a crucial role in many technologies from daily appliances in cell phones to more advanced wind turbines and electric cars.Permanent magnets account for a quarter of total global REEs prod...Rare earth elements(REEs)play a crucial role in many technologies from daily appliances in cell phones to more advanced wind turbines and electric cars.Permanent magnets account for a quarter of total global REEs production and have high recycling value.In this study,smelting process was used to selectively oxidize REEs in the permanent magnets by adding Fe_(2)O_(3).This separates REEs into a slag phase from an iron-rich metallic phase.B_(2)O_(3) was also added to the system as a flux to lower the slag melting temperature.This minimizes REEs loss to the metallic phase and allows a more efficient phase separation.The effect of flux and oxidizing agent addition was investigated on both regular and cerium-rich NdFeB(NdCeFeB)magnets.At 1350℃and for 1 h,the slag phase was successfully separated from the metallic phase with the addition of 0.8 stoichiometric amount of Fe_(2)O_(3) and 40 wt%of B_(2)O_(3).Scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy(SEM-EDX)analysis reveals that REEs in the magnet do not migrate to the metal phase while the REE-rich slag phase contains almost no iron.After the selective removal of iron into the metallic phase,REEs are recovered from the slag phase through an acid leaching process allowing>99%of REEs recovery.Boron in the magnet can also be recovered as useful boric acid by evaporation and crystallisation technique.The proposed process in this study is reagent and energy-efficient with almost complete valorisation of both NdCeFeB and NdFeB magnets.展开更多
With the growing awareness of environmental protection and the increasing demand for rare earth elements(REEs),it has become necessary to efficiently remove and recover REEs from mine wastewater.In this study,jarosite...With the growing awareness of environmental protection and the increasing demand for rare earth elements(REEs),it has become necessary to efficiently remove and recover REEs from mine wastewater.In this study,jarosite(Jar)and schwertmannite(Sch)were biosynthesized using Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans for the adsorption of REEs.Additionally,the adsorption capacities of Jar and Sch for La^(3+),Ce^(3+),Pr^(3+),Nd^(3+),Sm^(3+),Gd^(3+),Dy^(3+),and Y^(3+)in mine wastewater were improved by mechanical activation.XRD,FTIR,BET,and SEM-EDS analyses revealed that mechanical activation did not alter the phase of the material,but increased the amount of surface-OH and SO42−groups,as well as the specific surface area.This significantly enhanced the adsorption performance of Jar and Sch for REEs.The optimum adsorption time and pH were determined through batch adsorption experiments.Besides,the adsorption kinetics were studied and found to align well with the pseudo-second-order model.Furthermore,the thermodynamic parameters(ΔG^(Θ),ΔH^(Θ)andΔS^(Θ))and adsorption isotherms were analyzed.The results indicated that mechanically activated schwertmannite(M-Sch)exhibited superior adsorption performance for REEs compared to mechanically activated jarosite(M-Jar).Moreover,M-Sch was reusable and exhibited high adsorption efficiency of REEs in actual mine wastewater,exceeding 92%.展开更多
This study investigates the distribution,geochemical behavior,and potential anthropogenic influences of rare earth elements(REEs)in the surface sediments of Qinghai Lake,the largest saline lake in China.A total of 36 ...This study investigates the distribution,geochemical behavior,and potential anthropogenic influences of rare earth elements(REEs)in the surface sediments of Qinghai Lake,the largest saline lake in China.A total of 36 surface sediment samples were analyzed for REE concentrations with a combination of self-organizing maps(SOM)and positive matrix factorization(PMF).Results indicate distinct enrichment patterns,with light REEs(LREEs)exhibiting higher concentrations than heavy REEs(HREEs),reflecting natural abundances and geochemical behaviors.The minimum value was found in Lu as low as 0.091 mg/kg,and the maximum concentration was exhibited in Ce at 78.877 mg/kg.Geoaccumulation index(I_(geo))analysis reveals minor to moderate enrichment of specific REEs of Sm and Nd,suggesting possible localized anthropogenic inputs,particularly near river mouths.Spatial analysis using inverse distance weighting(IDW)and self-organizing maps(SOM)highlights significant correlations between REE distributions and riverine inputs,underscoring fluvial transport's role in sedimentary REE dynamics.PMF identifies mixed natural and anthropogenic sources,with agricultural and industrial activities contributing to elevated REE levels in sediment.These findings provide critical insights into the geochemical behavior of REEs in saline lake systems and off er a foundation for pollution control and sustainable resource management in sensitive environments like Qinghai Lake.展开更多
The demand for neodymium(NdFeB) permanent magnets for electric vehicles and eco-friendly generators is increasing.However,NdFeB magnets contain rare earth elements(REEs),which are limited in supply.In this study,we pe...The demand for neodymium(NdFeB) permanent magnets for electric vehicles and eco-friendly generators is increasing.However,NdFeB magnets contain rare earth elements(REEs),which are limited in supply.In this study,we performed an exchange reaction between magnesium halides(fluoride and chloride) and waste NdFeB scrap and then compared the characteristics of the extracted halides salts.The compositions of the ternary Mg fluoride(LiF:NaF:MgF_(2)=50:40:10 in mole ratio) and chloride(LiCl:NaCl:MgCl_(2)=10:50:40 in mole ratio) salts were thermodynamically determined for achieving low eutectic temperatures.The reactions between the NdFeB scrap powder(1-2 mm) and Mg halide salts were carried out at 1073 and 873 K for the fluoride and chloride systems,respectively,in an argon atmosphere.After the reaction,we separated Nd halide from the residual salt and evaluated the Ndextraction rate.The phase formation of the salt was analyzed using X-ray diffraction(XRD),and the extraction rate of Nd was analyzed using inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy(ICPOES).Nd was extracted in the form of Nd halide(NdF_(3) or NdCl_(3)),and the extraction rates in the fluoride and chloride systems are 98.64% and 84.59%,respectively.Thus,the fluoride system is more effective than the chloride system for Nd extraction.Our study provides a comprehensive comparative analysis of the effectiveness of fluo ride and chlo ride systems in extracting REEs from NdFeB magnet scrap.Our study findings can be used to develop an effective method for recycling magnet scraps.展开更多
Co-associated rare earth elements(lanthanide and yttrium,REY)in coal and its by-products have been considered important potential nontraditional rare earth sources.In this study,a coal gangue sample collected from a c...Co-associated rare earth elements(lanthanide and yttrium,REY)in coal and its by-products have been considered important potential nontraditional rare earth sources.In this study,a coal gangue sample collected from a coal processing plant in Jinsha County of Guizhou Province,southwest China,was used as the research object.The content,modes of occurrence,and extraction(acid leaching after pretreatment of selective grinding,tailings discarding,and alkali roasting)of REY from the sample were analyzed.The result shows that the content of REY(1038.26μg/g)in pyrite and quartz is low but mainly enriched in kaolinite.Under the following conditions of a filling ratio of 40%(grinding media steel ball)and grinding time of 8 min,selective grinding pretreatment is applied to achieve 176.95μg/g(yield 24.08%)and 1104.93μg/g(yield 75.92%)of REY in+2 mm and-2 mm fractions,respectively.Thus,the-2 mm coal gangue fraction is selected,used as the feed,and roasted and leached with HCl.When Na_(2)CO_(3)and NaCl are separately used as roasting activators,the REY leaching ratios are 91.41%and 68.88%,respectively,under the optimum conditions.The contents of REY in the final leachate are 1010.02 and 761.08μg/g when Na_(2)CO_(3)and NaCl are used,respectively.The two REY contents are relatively higher than the impurity ions in the leachate,which facilitates further REY separation.The mechanism study reveals that high-temperature roasting increases the pore size and the total pore area of the gangue,which promotes leachate penetration and improves reaction efficiency.In addition,roasting facilitates the reaction between the sodium salt activator and kaolinite and other aluminosilicate minerals in the coal gangue to generate soluble salts,thus releasing REY into the solution.The appropriate roasting temperature transforms the activator into a molten state.Thus,the reaction between coal gangue and activator is a solid-liquid reaction rather than a solid-solid reaction,which improves the efficiency of the chemical reaction.展开更多
The increasing demand for electronics has led to a desire to recover rare earth elements(REEs) from nonconventional sources,including mining and liquid waste effluents.Biosorption could be a promising method for adsor...The increasing demand for electronics has led to a desire to recover rare earth elements(REEs) from nonconventional sources,including mining and liquid waste effluents.Biosorption could be a promising method for adsorbing REEs onto microalgae,but biomass immobilization and light delivery challenges remain.It was recently shown that REEs biosorb 160% more on algal biofilms than suspended biomass due to the extracellular polymeric substance(EPS) matrix that grows abundantly in biofilms.In this work,we present findings on biosorption selectivity for different REEs in sulfate solutions.The maximum adsorption capacities of Euglena mutabilis suspensions and biofilms were determined for a mixed REE sulfate solution at an equimolar initial concentration range of 0.1-1 mol/L of each REE ion.The highest adsorption capacities for the suspension are for Sm and Eu which are 57% and 46% higher,respectively,compared to the average REE adsorption capacity.The biofilms also preferentially adsorb Sm,Eu,Yb and Lu at 0.035,0.033,0.033,and 0.031 mmol/g,respectively.The impact of dissolved divalent ions of Ca,Mg,and Fe on REE adsorption was also assessed.When Ca and Mg are added in equimolar amounts to0.1-1 mmol/L solutions of equimolar La,Eu,and Yb sulfate,the amount of REEs adsorbed onto suspensions increases by 30% while when Fe is added,it decreases by 10%.No change is observed in biofilms except when Fe is added resulting in a reduction of the adsorption capacity by 40%.A possible explanation for the role of Fe is attributed to the formation of stronger bonds at the binding sites compared to Ca and Mg.展开更多
The presence of inorganic constituents in coal is controlled by different geological factors,which,in turn,affect the technological,environmental,and health impacts of the coal.The main aim of this study is to objecti...The presence of inorganic constituents in coal is controlled by different geological factors,which,in turn,affect the technological,environmental,and health impacts of the coal.The main aim of this study is to objectively assess the mineralogical and geochemical characteristics of a thickest low-rank coal seam in the Lower Indus Basin southeastern Pakistan,and further investigate different controlling factors.The analytical results of major oxides,trace elements,and rare earth elements revealed that the weathering conditions were progressively variable and moderate.The sediment source,mainly of felsic and intermediate composition,was dominated by granitic rocks.The geochemical assessment reveals different depositional factors like marine environment influenced,while transitional and freshwater sediments influenced the center of the coal peat mire.Strontium,Zinc,and several hazardous trace elements,including Cu,Ni,Cr,and Co,have higher concentrations in these coals compared to world low-rank,U.S.,and Chinese coals.The relatively higher concentration of Sr in the thick coal seam in the Lower Indus Basin,compared to other coals seams in Pakistan and the enrichment of Sr was primarily controlled by the denudation of crystalline rocks and marine influx in the coal-basin.The REY distribution pattern showed that enrichment of medium and heavy rare earth elements is higher than light rare earth elements in the coal seam.The Gd distribution pattern in the coal seam demonstrated that strong positive anomalies had a good affinity with paleo-acidic water concentration in the study area.The higher concentration of Sr and other elements enables a better assessment understanding of the coal geochemical history.展开更多
This study details a comprehensive approach focusing on the effective separation of light rare earth elements(REEs)via solvent extraction technique.A stock solution containing lanthanum,cerium,neodymium,praseodymium,a...This study details a comprehensive approach focusing on the effective separation of light rare earth elements(REEs)via solvent extraction technique.A stock solution containing lanthanum,cerium,neodymium,praseodymium,and samarium was prepared by dissolving their pure mixed oxide(reclaimed from spent Ni-MH batteries)in a diluted HCl solution.Key extractants,including bis(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl)phosphinic acid(Cyanex 272),Cyanex 572,trialkylphosphine oxide(Cyanex 923),and 2-ethylhexylphosphonic acid mono-2-ethylhexyl ester(PC 88A),along with tributyl phosphate(TBP)as a phase modifier,were utilized to form organic systems.The extraction behavior and separability of these systems at various pH levels as well as their extraction mechanisms were investigated.The results demonstrated a direct relationship between the extraction trend and the experimental pH value,with enhanced selectivity when TBP was added.Notably,Nd and Pr exhibited similar extraction behaviors,with minor deviations from Ce,making their separation difficult to achieve.Sm extraction followed a distinct trend,allowing for its separation from other elements at pH≤2.In contrast,La exhibited a low affinity for coordination with extractants when pH was≤3.5,facilitating the separation of other elements from La,which could then be isolated in the raffinate.Among the studied organic systems,combinations of Cyanex 572 and PC 88A with TBP demonstrated superior performance in element separation.Optimum separation factors were calculated withβ_(Ce/La)=12,βNd/La=87,β_(Pr/La)=127,andβ_(Sm/La)=3191 for the former,andβ_(Sm/Ce)=54,β_(Sm/Nd)=20,andβ_(Sm/Pr)=14 for the latter.These findings provide valuable insights for selecting extraction systems and designing experiments for the effective solvent extraction separation of light REEs from their mixture.展开更多
Rare earth elements(REEs) are associated with phosphorite,which is an important strategic reserve resource.During sorting process of phosphorite,REEs may move with specific host minerals,however,occurrence state and m...Rare earth elements(REEs) are associated with phosphorite,which is an important strategic reserve resource.During sorting process of phosphorite,REEs may move with specific host minerals,however,occurrence state and moving pattern of REEs from rock to products are still unclear,which limits separation and enrichment of REEs from phosphorite.Mappings of scanning electron microscope(SEM) and electron probe X-ray micro-analyzer(EPMA) of REEs are highly consistent with those of calcium and phosphorus,and complementary with that of magnesium,which indicates that fluorapatite(Fap) is the main host mineral of REEs.The results of flotation and leaching experiments further indicate that REEs are enriched along with Fap from phosphorite to products.Occupied sites and occupation number of REEs were obtained by X-ray diffraction(XRD) refinement based on the Rietveld method.La,Ce,Nd,and Y can occupy both Ca1 and Ca2 sites.The ratios of La,Ce,Nd,and Y at Ca2 and Cal sites are 4.20,3.70,3.00,and 1.33,showing a decreasing trend,indicating that La,Ce,and Nd tend to occupy Ca2 sites,while Y tends to occupy Ca1 sites.X-ray absorption fine structure(XAFS) shows that REEs mainly form coordinate structures with oxygen and fluorine,which is a direct evidence that REEs replace calcium(Ⅱ) in phosphorite in an isomorphism form.Coordination structure and polyhedral configuration analysis indicate that substitution degree of La,Ce,Nd,and Y is Y> La> Ce≈Nd from easy to difficult at Cal and Ca2 sites.The research enriches the mineralization theory of REEs-bearing phosphorite and provides certain theoretical guidance for selective enrichment of REEs from phosphorite.展开更多
Ion-absorption deposits(IADs)of rare earth elements(REEs)constitute the main economic resources of the essential heavy rare earth elements(HREE).Nonetheless,the existing leaching methods for extracting REEs from IADs ...Ion-absorption deposits(IADs)of rare earth elements(REEs)constitute the main economic resources of the essential heavy rare earth elements(HREE).Nonetheless,the existing leaching methods for extracting REEs from IADs face limitations stemming from significant environmental consequences and a poor REE recovery rate.In a recent development,electrokinetic mining(EKM)has emerged as a novel technology for extracting REEs from ion-adsorption deposits,demonstrating the potential for environmentally friendly and efficient recovery of REEs from weathering crusts.However,the transport mechanism of REE in weathering crust soil in an applied electric field remains poorly understood,and the influence of the EKM process has yet to be studied.In this study,we systematically investigated the transport characteristics of REE in weathering crust soil under the influence of an electric field.We demonstrate that the transport of REE is simultaneous with the transport of water,H+,and OH-in the applied electric field,where the EKM process is influenced by the voltage gradient,initial soil water content,electrode numbers,and power-on time.Under the optimal EKM conditions,78,8%of REE is recovered from a 45 kg-scale weathering crust soil.Additionally,we identify the transport diversity between light REE(LREE)and HREE,which assists in the separation and pre-enrichment of LREE and HREE.Furthermore,we demonstrate that the mechanism for REE transport under an electric field involves a combination of electromigration,electroosmosis,and electrolysis working synergistically.This study provides new perspectives on the transport behavior and mechanism of REEs in weathering crust soil under an electric field.These findings pave the way for the practical implementation of EKM technology.展开更多
Toxic effects in terms of mitochondria and hereditary substances have been characterized in vitro for individual rare earth elements,while,the joint effects of mixed elements exposure in the population remain ambiguou...Toxic effects in terms of mitochondria and hereditary substances have been characterized in vitro for individual rare earth elements,while,the joint effects of mixed elements exposure in the population remain ambiguous.Based on the Occupational Chromate Exposure Dynamic Cohort of China,this study investigated the relationship between 15 blood rare earth elements(cerium,dysprosium,erbium,europium,gadolinium,holmium,lanthanum,lutetium,neodymium,praseodymium,samarium,terbium,thulium,yttrium,and ytterbium)and mitochondrial DNA copy number(MtDNACN)as well as peripheral blood lymphocyte micronucleus frequency(MNF).The elastic net was used to select elements highly correlated with effect indicators,whose dose-response relationships were further illustrated by restricted cubic splines.Bayesian kernel regressionwas employed to explore the combined effects of elements and the contributions of single element.The results showed that most rare earth elementswere positively correlatedwith effect indicators,with yttrium showing the strongest association(β(95%CI):0.139(0.1089–0.189)for MtDNACN,0.937(0.345–1.684)for MNF).In the mixed exposure model,with the exposure level fixed at the 50th percentile as the reference,the effect estimates on MtDNACN and MNF increased by 0.228 and 0.598 units,respectively,at the 75th percentile.The single effect analysis implied that yttrium,lanthanum and terbium contributed the most to the elevation of MtDNACN,while yttrium posed the highest risk for genetic damage,accordingly,we provided recommendations to prioritize these elements of concern.In addition,we observed a chief mediating effect of MtDNACN on the elevation of MNF caused by lanthanum,whereas further mechanistic exploration is required to confirm this finding.展开更多
[Objective] This study aimed to investigate the residues of rare earth ele-ments in Guangxi banana from banana-producing area with application of rare earth fertilizers and evaluate the safety of using rare earth fert...[Objective] This study aimed to investigate the residues of rare earth ele-ments in Guangxi banana from banana-producing area with application of rare earth fertilizers and evaluate the safety of using rare earth fertilizers in banana production. [Method] HNO3＋H2O2 mixed acid system with high pressure airtight microwave di-gestion sample pretreatment method and ICP-MS technology were used, to establish a determination method of 16 rare earth elements in banana samples, including Sc45, Y89, La139, Ce140, Pr141, Sm147, Eu153, Gb157, Tb159, Nd144, Dy163, Ho165, Er166, Tm169, Yb172 and Lu175. [Result] Different standard curves present-ed good linearity. Detection limit of the instrument was 0.002-0.01 μg/L; detection limit of the method was 0.1-0.6 μg/kg; recovery rate of standard addition was 94.5%-116%; relative standard deviation was 2.02%-14.21%. [Conclusion] This method has many advantages, such as simple mass spectrogram, high sensitivity and high selectivity, accurate quantification, high precision and accuracy, simple operation, high reproducibility and high recovery rate, which is suitable for the detection of rare earth elements in banana and other fruits, with certain theoretical and applicable val-ue for guiding banana production and high-efficient planting.展开更多
With the introduction of Poisson's ratio in the expression of Young's modulus,nearly all the theoretical values of the various elastic moduli for the alkaline earth metals and rare earth elements can be greatl...With the introduction of Poisson's ratio in the expression of Young's modulus,nearly all the theoretical values of the various elastic moduli for the alkaline earth metals and rare earth elements can be greatly refined, with the single exception of the theoreticalvalue of Young's modulus for Pr which is slightly increased This points to the validityof the new theory, that the bulk modulus is independent of the Poisson's ratio, and further that the valency electron structures of solids as determined by Yu's theory are correct.展开更多
Mineral resource depletion and increasing industrial demand for some chemical elements both cause the development of methods for exploration of low and ultra low concentrations of elements(trace elements)and methods o...Mineral resource depletion and increasing industrial demand for some chemical elements both cause the development of methods for exploration of low and ultra low concentrations of elements(trace elements)and methods of their extraction from rocks,ores and products of their processing;those also further the advance of methodological support for the exploration.展开更多
Laser cladding is a promising photon-based surface engineering technique broadly utilized for fabricating harder and wear resistant composite coatings. In spite of excellent properties, the practical applications of l...Laser cladding is a promising photon-based surface engineering technique broadly utilized for fabricating harder and wear resistant composite coatings. In spite of excellent properties, the practical applications of laser claddings are relatively restricted when compared with well-established coating techniques because of their inherent defects identified as cracks, pores and inclusions. Substantial evidence suggests that the incorporation of an appropriate amount of rare earth in laser claddings can remarkably prevent these defects. Additionally, the presence of rare earth in laser claddings can notably enhance tribo-mechanical properties such as surface hardness, modulus of elasticity, fracture toughness, friction coefficient and wear rate. In this literature review, the effect of rare earth in reducing dilution and cracks susceptibility of laser claddings in addition to microstructural refinement attained was examined. Mechanical and tribological properties of these claddings along with their underlying mechanism were discussed in detail. Finally, this article summarizes current applications of laser claddings based on rare earth and was concluded with future research directions.展开更多
Trace elements and rare earth elements（REE） of the sulfide minerals were determined by inductively-coupled plasma mass spectrometry.The results indicate that V,Cu,Sn,Ga,Cd,In,and Se are concentrated in sphalerite,Sb...Trace elements and rare earth elements（REE） of the sulfide minerals were determined by inductively-coupled plasma mass spectrometry.The results indicate that V,Cu,Sn,Ga,Cd,In,and Se are concentrated in sphalerite,Sb,As,Ge,and Tl are concentrated in galena,and almost all trace elements in pyrite are low.The Ga and Cd contents in the light-yellow sphalerites are higher than that in the brown and the black sphalerites.The contents of Ge,Tl,In,and Se in brown sphalerites are higher than that in light-yellow sphalerites and black sphalerites.It shows that REE concentrations are higher in pyrite than in sphalerite,and galena.In sphalerites,the REE concentration decreases from light-yellow sphalerites,brown sphalerites,to black sphalerites.The ratios of Ga/In are more than 10, and Co/Ni are less than 1 in the studied sphalerites and pyrites,respectively,indicating that the genesis of the Tianqiao Pb-Zn ore deposit might belong to sedimentary-reformed genesis associated with hydrothermal genesis.The relationship between LnGa and LnIn in sphalerite,and between LnBi and LnSb in galena,indicates that the Tianqiao Pb-Zn ore deposit might belong to sedimentary-reformed genesis.Based on the chondrite-normalized REE patterns,δEu is a negative anomaly（0.13-0.88）,andδCe does not show obvious anomaly（0.88-1.31）;all the samples have low total REE concentrations（〈3 ppm） and a wide range of light rare earth element/high rare earth element ratios（1.12-12.35）.These results indicate that the ore-forming fluids occur under a reducing environment.Comparison REE compositions and parameters of sphalerites,galenas,pyrites,ores,altered dolostone rocks,strata carbonates,and the pyrite from Lower Carboniferous Datang Formation showed that the ore-forming fluids might come from polycomponent systems,that is,different chronostratigraphic units could make an important contribution to the ore-forming fluids.Combined with the tectonic setting and previous isotopic geochemistry evidence,we conclude that the ore-deposit genesis is hydrothermal,sedimentary reformed,with multisources characteristics of ore-forming fluids.展开更多
We report for the first time the geochemistry of rare earth elements（REE） in the weathered crusts of I-type and calc-alkaline to high-K（shoshonitic） granitic rocks at Mamasa and Palu region, Sulawesi Island, Indon...We report for the first time the geochemistry of rare earth elements（REE） in the weathered crusts of I-type and calc-alkaline to high-K（shoshonitic） granitic rocks at Mamasa and Palu region, Sulawesi Island, Indonesia. The weathered crusts can be divided into horizon A（lateritic profile） and B（weathered horizon）. Quartz, albite, kaolinite, halloysite and montmorrilonite prevail in the weathered crust. Both weathered profiles show that the total REE increased from the parent rocks to the horizon B but significantly decrease toward the upper part（horizon A）. LREE are enriched toward the upper part of the profile as shown by La/YbN value. However, HREE concentrations are high in horizon B1 in Palu profile. The total REE content of the weathered crust are relatively elevated compared to the parent rocks, particularly in the lower part of horizon B in Mamasa profile and in horizon B2 in Palu profile. This suggests that REE-bearing accessory minerals may be resistant against weathering and may remain as residual phase in the weathered crusts. The normalized isocon diagram shows that the mass balance of major and REE components between each horizon in Mamasa and Palu weathering profile are different. The positive Ce anomaly in the horizon A of Mamasa profile indicated that Ce is rapidly precipitated during weathering and retain at the upper soil horizon.展开更多
A feasible approach to selectively recover iron and rare earth elements(REEs)from red mud through acid leaching-coordination-solvent extraction was proposed.The leaching efficiencies of Fe,Al,Ti,Sc,La,Ce,Nd and Y can ...A feasible approach to selectively recover iron and rare earth elements(REEs)from red mud through acid leaching-coordination-solvent extraction was proposed.The leaching efficiencies of Fe,Al,Ti,Sc,La,Ce,Nd and Y can reach up to 95.9%,82.1%,68.3%,93.3%,82.3%,96.9%,98.3%and 95.6%,respectively,under the optimal condition in the leaching process.Aliquat 336 showed excellent extraction performance of iron in chloride-rich solution,and the maximum extraction efficiency can reach over 96%in one time extraction while the loss of other metals was less than 10%,under the condition of Aliquat 336 concentration(v/v)of 30%,aqueous-organic ratio of 1.0 and extraction time of 20 min.Furthermore,P204 can effectively extract the scandium while Al and most other REEs remain in the aqueous phase.This approach may provide a new insight for the recovery of valuable resources from red mud.展开更多
基金supported by The National Science and Technology Major Project under contract(No.2011ZX05025-002-03)The Project of China National Offshore Oil Corporation(CNOOC)Limited under contract(No.CCL2013ZJFNO729)The National Natural Science Foundation of China under contract(No.41530963)。
文摘In this paper,core samples from the Well LS33 in the deep-water area of the Qiongdongnan Basin(QDNB)in the South China Sea were selected and analyzed by group(authigenic carbonate and terrigenous detritus)to obtain the contents of rare earth elements(REE)to explore the degree of preservation of paleo-seawater information by carbonate components and elucidate the provenance relationship between the QDNB and the Yinggehai Basin and the provenance changes in the deep-water area of the QDNB since the Oligocene.The main achievements of this paper are as follows:(1)In the process of extracting the autogenic carbonate,the iron-manganese oxide envelope on the surface of the sediment particles(which can adsorb REE or its complexes in seawater)will partially dissolve into the autogenic carbonate components,thus covering the REE geochem-ical information of paleo-seawater carried by the auto-genic carbonate.Therefore,caution should be exercised when using the geochemical characteristics of REE in the carbonate component of impure carbonate rocks to reflect the sedimentary paleoenvironment.(2)The analysis of the REE geochemical characteristics of multiple cores in the Ying-gehai-QDNB shows that there is a close provenance rela-tionship between the two Basins.The sediments in the central depression area of the Yinggehai Basin and the deep-water area in the western part of the QDNB generally contain more feldspar(Eu-rich)minerals.Since the Eocene,paleo-rivers have carried ultramafic-mafic materials originating from the western South China Sea into the sea.Affected by the transport distance and sea level changes,the content of feldspar(Eu-rich)minerals in the sediments of the QDNB from west to east gradually decreased.
文摘Rare earth elements(REEs),with their unique magnetic,optical,and electrical properties,have become indispensable strategic resources.Widely applied in critical fields such as aviation,telecommunications,electronics,energy,transportation,and medicine,REEs play a vital role in advancing technology and driving social and economic development.However,the REE industry faces numerous challenges,including unbalanced resource distribution,supply and demand imbalances,international competition,technological limitations,and associated environmental pollution.This paper,incorporating both the historical evolution and current state of the REE industry,provides a comprehensive examination of the chemistry,applications,resources,technologies,challenges,and prospects of REEs.Specifically,it analyzes China's REE industry,which holds the largest global reserves and production capacity.As a key feature,this paper introduces the Tai Chi model for sustainable development in the REE industry,offering an in-depth analysis of two primary approaches—mining and recycling;the four critical participants—governments,enterprises,researchers,and consumers;and the eight essential influencing factors—resources,energy,environment,policy,applications,technology,supply and demand,and economy.The Tai Chi model not only clarifies the responsibilities and significance of each individual but also highlights their interconnectedness,providing a compelling framework for envisioning the sustainable development of the REE industry.Moreover,the paper identifies the major challenges currently facing the industry and offers insights into the future development of REEs.As such,this work contributes to a deeper understanding of the multifaceted REE landscape and underscores the importance of sustainable practices to ensure REEs'lasting positive impact on the global industry.
基金Project supported by the Science and Engineering Research Board of India(SRG/2020/002096)。
文摘Rare earth elements(REEs)play a crucial role in many technologies from daily appliances in cell phones to more advanced wind turbines and electric cars.Permanent magnets account for a quarter of total global REEs production and have high recycling value.In this study,smelting process was used to selectively oxidize REEs in the permanent magnets by adding Fe_(2)O_(3).This separates REEs into a slag phase from an iron-rich metallic phase.B_(2)O_(3) was also added to the system as a flux to lower the slag melting temperature.This minimizes REEs loss to the metallic phase and allows a more efficient phase separation.The effect of flux and oxidizing agent addition was investigated on both regular and cerium-rich NdFeB(NdCeFeB)magnets.At 1350℃and for 1 h,the slag phase was successfully separated from the metallic phase with the addition of 0.8 stoichiometric amount of Fe_(2)O_(3) and 40 wt%of B_(2)O_(3).Scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy(SEM-EDX)analysis reveals that REEs in the magnet do not migrate to the metal phase while the REE-rich slag phase contains almost no iron.After the selective removal of iron into the metallic phase,REEs are recovered from the slag phase through an acid leaching process allowing>99%of REEs recovery.Boron in the magnet can also be recovered as useful boric acid by evaporation and crystallisation technique.The proposed process in this study is reagent and energy-efficient with almost complete valorisation of both NdCeFeB and NdFeB magnets.
基金Project(2022YFC2105300) supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of ChinaProject(52274288) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China。
文摘With the growing awareness of environmental protection and the increasing demand for rare earth elements(REEs),it has become necessary to efficiently remove and recover REEs from mine wastewater.In this study,jarosite(Jar)and schwertmannite(Sch)were biosynthesized using Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans for the adsorption of REEs.Additionally,the adsorption capacities of Jar and Sch for La^(3+),Ce^(3+),Pr^(3+),Nd^(3+),Sm^(3+),Gd^(3+),Dy^(3+),and Y^(3+)in mine wastewater were improved by mechanical activation.XRD,FTIR,BET,and SEM-EDS analyses revealed that mechanical activation did not alter the phase of the material,but increased the amount of surface-OH and SO42−groups,as well as the specific surface area.This significantly enhanced the adsorption performance of Jar and Sch for REEs.The optimum adsorption time and pH were determined through batch adsorption experiments.Besides,the adsorption kinetics were studied and found to align well with the pseudo-second-order model.Furthermore,the thermodynamic parameters(ΔG^(Θ),ΔH^(Θ)andΔS^(Θ))and adsorption isotherms were analyzed.The results indicated that mechanically activated schwertmannite(M-Sch)exhibited superior adsorption performance for REEs compared to mechanically activated jarosite(M-Jar).Moreover,M-Sch was reusable and exhibited high adsorption efficiency of REEs in actual mine wastewater,exceeding 92%.
基金funded by the Basic Research Program of Qinghai Province(2023-ZJ-910M)。
文摘This study investigates the distribution,geochemical behavior,and potential anthropogenic influences of rare earth elements(REEs)in the surface sediments of Qinghai Lake,the largest saline lake in China.A total of 36 surface sediment samples were analyzed for REE concentrations with a combination of self-organizing maps(SOM)and positive matrix factorization(PMF).Results indicate distinct enrichment patterns,with light REEs(LREEs)exhibiting higher concentrations than heavy REEs(HREEs),reflecting natural abundances and geochemical behaviors.The minimum value was found in Lu as low as 0.091 mg/kg,and the maximum concentration was exhibited in Ce at 78.877 mg/kg.Geoaccumulation index(I_(geo))analysis reveals minor to moderate enrichment of specific REEs of Sm and Nd,suggesting possible localized anthropogenic inputs,particularly near river mouths.Spatial analysis using inverse distance weighting(IDW)and self-organizing maps(SOM)highlights significant correlations between REE distributions and riverine inputs,underscoring fluvial transport's role in sedimentary REE dynamics.PMF identifies mixed natural and anthropogenic sources,with agricultural and industrial activities contributing to elevated REE levels in sediment.These findings provide critical insights into the geochemical behavior of REEs in saline lake systems and off er a foundation for pollution control and sustainable resource management in sensitive environments like Qinghai Lake.
基金supported by the Technology Innovation (20010817,Technology for the ecofriendly rare earth refining from used motors and manufacture of permanent magnet materials) funded by the Ministry of Trade,Industry & Energy (MOTIE),Korea。
文摘The demand for neodymium(NdFeB) permanent magnets for electric vehicles and eco-friendly generators is increasing.However,NdFeB magnets contain rare earth elements(REEs),which are limited in supply.In this study,we performed an exchange reaction between magnesium halides(fluoride and chloride) and waste NdFeB scrap and then compared the characteristics of the extracted halides salts.The compositions of the ternary Mg fluoride(LiF:NaF:MgF_(2)=50:40:10 in mole ratio) and chloride(LiCl:NaCl:MgCl_(2)=10:50:40 in mole ratio) salts were thermodynamically determined for achieving low eutectic temperatures.The reactions between the NdFeB scrap powder(1-2 mm) and Mg halide salts were carried out at 1073 and 873 K for the fluoride and chloride systems,respectively,in an argon atmosphere.After the reaction,we separated Nd halide from the residual salt and evaluated the Ndextraction rate.The phase formation of the salt was analyzed using X-ray diffraction(XRD),and the extraction rate of Nd was analyzed using inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy(ICPOES).Nd was extracted in the form of Nd halide(NdF_(3) or NdCl_(3)),and the extraction rates in the fluoride and chloride systems are 98.64% and 84.59%,respectively.Thus,the fluoride system is more effective than the chloride system for Nd extraction.Our study provides a comprehensive comparative analysis of the effectiveness of fluo ride and chlo ride systems in extracting REEs from NdFeB magnet scrap.Our study findings can be used to develop an effective method for recycling magnet scraps.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51964009)。
文摘Co-associated rare earth elements(lanthanide and yttrium,REY)in coal and its by-products have been considered important potential nontraditional rare earth sources.In this study,a coal gangue sample collected from a coal processing plant in Jinsha County of Guizhou Province,southwest China,was used as the research object.The content,modes of occurrence,and extraction(acid leaching after pretreatment of selective grinding,tailings discarding,and alkali roasting)of REY from the sample were analyzed.The result shows that the content of REY(1038.26μg/g)in pyrite and quartz is low but mainly enriched in kaolinite.Under the following conditions of a filling ratio of 40%(grinding media steel ball)and grinding time of 8 min,selective grinding pretreatment is applied to achieve 176.95μg/g(yield 24.08%)and 1104.93μg/g(yield 75.92%)of REY in+2 mm and-2 mm fractions,respectively.Thus,the-2 mm coal gangue fraction is selected,used as the feed,and roasted and leached with HCl.When Na_(2)CO_(3)and NaCl are separately used as roasting activators,the REY leaching ratios are 91.41%and 68.88%,respectively,under the optimum conditions.The contents of REY in the final leachate are 1010.02 and 761.08μg/g when Na_(2)CO_(3)and NaCl are used,respectively.The two REY contents are relatively higher than the impurity ions in the leachate,which facilitates further REY separation.The mechanism study reveals that high-temperature roasting increases the pore size and the total pore area of the gangue,which promotes leachate penetration and improves reaction efficiency.In addition,roasting facilitates the reaction between the sodium salt activator and kaolinite and other aluminosilicate minerals in the coal gangue to generate soluble salts,thus releasing REY into the solution.The appropriate roasting temperature transforms the activator into a molten state.Thus,the reaction between coal gangue and activator is a solid-liquid reaction rather than a solid-solid reaction,which improves the efficiency of the chemical reaction.
基金supported by Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Strategic Grants program(463037-14)Discovery Grants program(2016-05524,2022-04881,2020-04262)。
文摘The increasing demand for electronics has led to a desire to recover rare earth elements(REEs) from nonconventional sources,including mining and liquid waste effluents.Biosorption could be a promising method for adsorbing REEs onto microalgae,but biomass immobilization and light delivery challenges remain.It was recently shown that REEs biosorb 160% more on algal biofilms than suspended biomass due to the extracellular polymeric substance(EPS) matrix that grows abundantly in biofilms.In this work,we present findings on biosorption selectivity for different REEs in sulfate solutions.The maximum adsorption capacities of Euglena mutabilis suspensions and biofilms were determined for a mixed REE sulfate solution at an equimolar initial concentration range of 0.1-1 mol/L of each REE ion.The highest adsorption capacities for the suspension are for Sm and Eu which are 57% and 46% higher,respectively,compared to the average REE adsorption capacity.The biofilms also preferentially adsorb Sm,Eu,Yb and Lu at 0.035,0.033,0.033,and 0.031 mmol/g,respectively.The impact of dissolved divalent ions of Ca,Mg,and Fe on REE adsorption was also assessed.When Ca and Mg are added in equimolar amounts to0.1-1 mmol/L solutions of equimolar La,Eu,and Yb sulfate,the amount of REEs adsorbed onto suspensions increases by 30% while when Fe is added,it decreases by 10%.No change is observed in biofilms except when Fe is added resulting in a reduction of the adsorption capacity by 40%.A possible explanation for the role of Fe is attributed to the formation of stronger bonds at the binding sites compared to Ca and Mg.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,funding numbers 41690131,41572327,51874280 and 5264015.
文摘The presence of inorganic constituents in coal is controlled by different geological factors,which,in turn,affect the technological,environmental,and health impacts of the coal.The main aim of this study is to objectively assess the mineralogical and geochemical characteristics of a thickest low-rank coal seam in the Lower Indus Basin southeastern Pakistan,and further investigate different controlling factors.The analytical results of major oxides,trace elements,and rare earth elements revealed that the weathering conditions were progressively variable and moderate.The sediment source,mainly of felsic and intermediate composition,was dominated by granitic rocks.The geochemical assessment reveals different depositional factors like marine environment influenced,while transitional and freshwater sediments influenced the center of the coal peat mire.Strontium,Zinc,and several hazardous trace elements,including Cu,Ni,Cr,and Co,have higher concentrations in these coals compared to world low-rank,U.S.,and Chinese coals.The relatively higher concentration of Sr in the thick coal seam in the Lower Indus Basin,compared to other coals seams in Pakistan and the enrichment of Sr was primarily controlled by the denudation of crystalline rocks and marine influx in the coal-basin.The REY distribution pattern showed that enrichment of medium and heavy rare earth elements is higher than light rare earth elements in the coal seam.The Gd distribution pattern in the coal seam demonstrated that strong positive anomalies had a good affinity with paleo-acidic water concentration in the study area.The higher concentration of Sr and other elements enables a better assessment understanding of the coal geochemical history.
基金support from the Australian Research Council’s Industrial Transformation Research Hub funding scheme(project IH190100009).
文摘This study details a comprehensive approach focusing on the effective separation of light rare earth elements(REEs)via solvent extraction technique.A stock solution containing lanthanum,cerium,neodymium,praseodymium,and samarium was prepared by dissolving their pure mixed oxide(reclaimed from spent Ni-MH batteries)in a diluted HCl solution.Key extractants,including bis(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl)phosphinic acid(Cyanex 272),Cyanex 572,trialkylphosphine oxide(Cyanex 923),and 2-ethylhexylphosphonic acid mono-2-ethylhexyl ester(PC 88A),along with tributyl phosphate(TBP)as a phase modifier,were utilized to form organic systems.The extraction behavior and separability of these systems at various pH levels as well as their extraction mechanisms were investigated.The results demonstrated a direct relationship between the extraction trend and the experimental pH value,with enhanced selectivity when TBP was added.Notably,Nd and Pr exhibited similar extraction behaviors,with minor deviations from Ce,making their separation difficult to achieve.Sm extraction followed a distinct trend,allowing for its separation from other elements at pH≤2.In contrast,La exhibited a low affinity for coordination with extractants when pH was≤3.5,facilitating the separation of other elements from La,which could then be isolated in the raffinate.Among the studied organic systems,combinations of Cyanex 572 and PC 88A with TBP demonstrated superior performance in element separation.Optimum separation factors were calculated withβ_(Ce/La)=12,βNd/La=87,β_(Pr/La)=127,andβ_(Sm/La)=3191 for the former,andβ_(Sm/Ce)=54,β_(Sm/Nd)=20,andβ_(Sm/Pr)=14 for the latter.These findings provide valuable insights for selecting extraction systems and designing experiments for the effective solvent extraction separation of light REEs from their mixture.
基金Project supported by Guizhou Provincial Basic Research Program (Natural Science)(Qian Ke He Basic-ZK 2024 General 626)National Natural Science Foundation of China (52164018)Scientific Research Foundation for High-level Talents of Anhui University of Science and Technology (13210025)。
文摘Rare earth elements(REEs) are associated with phosphorite,which is an important strategic reserve resource.During sorting process of phosphorite,REEs may move with specific host minerals,however,occurrence state and moving pattern of REEs from rock to products are still unclear,which limits separation and enrichment of REEs from phosphorite.Mappings of scanning electron microscope(SEM) and electron probe X-ray micro-analyzer(EPMA) of REEs are highly consistent with those of calcium and phosphorus,and complementary with that of magnesium,which indicates that fluorapatite(Fap) is the main host mineral of REEs.The results of flotation and leaching experiments further indicate that REEs are enriched along with Fap from phosphorite to products.Occupied sites and occupation number of REEs were obtained by X-ray diffraction(XRD) refinement based on the Rietveld method.La,Ce,Nd,and Y can occupy both Ca1 and Ca2 sites.The ratios of La,Ce,Nd,and Y at Ca2 and Cal sites are 4.20,3.70,3.00,and 1.33,showing a decreasing trend,indicating that La,Ce,and Nd tend to occupy Ca2 sites,while Y tends to occupy Ca1 sites.X-ray absorption fine structure(XAFS) shows that REEs mainly form coordinate structures with oxygen and fluorine,which is a direct evidence that REEs replace calcium(Ⅱ) in phosphorite in an isomorphism form.Coordination structure and polyhedral configuration analysis indicate that substitution degree of La,Ce,Nd,and Y is Y> La> Ce≈Nd from easy to difficult at Cal and Ca2 sites.The research enriches the mineralization theory of REEs-bearing phosphorite and provides certain theoretical guidance for selective enrichment of REEs from phosphorite.
基金Projects supported by the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDA0430205)Guangdong Major Project of Basic and Applied Basic Research(2019B030302013)+2 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(42102037,42272158)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2023A1515012927)Science and Technology Planning of Guangdong Province,China(2023B1212060048)。
文摘Ion-absorption deposits(IADs)of rare earth elements(REEs)constitute the main economic resources of the essential heavy rare earth elements(HREE).Nonetheless,the existing leaching methods for extracting REEs from IADs face limitations stemming from significant environmental consequences and a poor REE recovery rate.In a recent development,electrokinetic mining(EKM)has emerged as a novel technology for extracting REEs from ion-adsorption deposits,demonstrating the potential for environmentally friendly and efficient recovery of REEs from weathering crusts.However,the transport mechanism of REE in weathering crust soil in an applied electric field remains poorly understood,and the influence of the EKM process has yet to be studied.In this study,we systematically investigated the transport characteristics of REE in weathering crust soil under the influence of an electric field.We demonstrate that the transport of REE is simultaneous with the transport of water,H+,and OH-in the applied electric field,where the EKM process is influenced by the voltage gradient,initial soil water content,electrode numbers,and power-on time.Under the optimal EKM conditions,78,8%of REE is recovered from a 45 kg-scale weathering crust soil.Additionally,we identify the transport diversity between light REE(LREE)and HREE,which assists in the separation and pre-enrichment of LREE and HREE.Furthermore,we demonstrate that the mechanism for REE transport under an electric field involves a combination of electromigration,electroosmosis,and electrolysis working synergistically.This study provides new perspectives on the transport behavior and mechanism of REEs in weathering crust soil under an electric field.These findings pave the way for the practical implementation of EKM technology.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U200420282273603 and 82003427).
文摘Toxic effects in terms of mitochondria and hereditary substances have been characterized in vitro for individual rare earth elements,while,the joint effects of mixed elements exposure in the population remain ambiguous.Based on the Occupational Chromate Exposure Dynamic Cohort of China,this study investigated the relationship between 15 blood rare earth elements(cerium,dysprosium,erbium,europium,gadolinium,holmium,lanthanum,lutetium,neodymium,praseodymium,samarium,terbium,thulium,yttrium,and ytterbium)and mitochondrial DNA copy number(MtDNACN)as well as peripheral blood lymphocyte micronucleus frequency(MNF).The elastic net was used to select elements highly correlated with effect indicators,whose dose-response relationships were further illustrated by restricted cubic splines.Bayesian kernel regressionwas employed to explore the combined effects of elements and the contributions of single element.The results showed that most rare earth elementswere positively correlatedwith effect indicators,with yttrium showing the strongest association(β(95%CI):0.139(0.1089–0.189)for MtDNACN,0.937(0.345–1.684)for MNF).In the mixed exposure model,with the exposure level fixed at the 50th percentile as the reference,the effect estimates on MtDNACN and MNF increased by 0.228 and 0.598 units,respectively,at the 75th percentile.The single effect analysis implied that yttrium,lanthanum and terbium contributed the most to the elevation of MtDNACN,while yttrium posed the highest risk for genetic damage,accordingly,we provided recommendations to prioritize these elements of concern.In addition,we observed a chief mediating effect of MtDNACN on the elevation of MNF caused by lanthanum,whereas further mechanistic exploration is required to confirm this finding.
基金Supported by Key Project of Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences(GNK2013YZ07)~~
文摘[Objective] This study aimed to investigate the residues of rare earth ele-ments in Guangxi banana from banana-producing area with application of rare earth fertilizers and evaluate the safety of using rare earth fertilizers in banana production. [Method] HNO3＋H2O2 mixed acid system with high pressure airtight microwave di-gestion sample pretreatment method and ICP-MS technology were used, to establish a determination method of 16 rare earth elements in banana samples, including Sc45, Y89, La139, Ce140, Pr141, Sm147, Eu153, Gb157, Tb159, Nd144, Dy163, Ho165, Er166, Tm169, Yb172 and Lu175. [Result] Different standard curves present-ed good linearity. Detection limit of the instrument was 0.002-0.01 μg/L; detection limit of the method was 0.1-0.6 μg/kg; recovery rate of standard addition was 94.5%-116%; relative standard deviation was 2.02%-14.21%. [Conclusion] This method has many advantages, such as simple mass spectrogram, high sensitivity and high selectivity, accurate quantification, high precision and accuracy, simple operation, high reproducibility and high recovery rate, which is suitable for the detection of rare earth elements in banana and other fruits, with certain theoretical and applicable val-ue for guiding banana production and high-efficient planting.
文摘With the introduction of Poisson's ratio in the expression of Young's modulus,nearly all the theoretical values of the various elastic moduli for the alkaline earth metals and rare earth elements can be greatly refined, with the single exception of the theoreticalvalue of Young's modulus for Pr which is slightly increased This points to the validityof the new theory, that the bulk modulus is independent of the Poisson's ratio, and further that the valency electron structures of solids as determined by Yu's theory are correct.
文摘Mineral resource depletion and increasing industrial demand for some chemical elements both cause the development of methods for exploration of low and ultra low concentrations of elements(trace elements)and methods of their extraction from rocks,ores and products of their processing;those also further the advance of methodological support for the exploration.
基金Project supported by the University of Malaya Research Grant(UMRG,RP013A-13AET)University of Malaya Research Grant(UMRG,RP035A-15AET)
文摘Laser cladding is a promising photon-based surface engineering technique broadly utilized for fabricating harder and wear resistant composite coatings. In spite of excellent properties, the practical applications of laser claddings are relatively restricted when compared with well-established coating techniques because of their inherent defects identified as cracks, pores and inclusions. Substantial evidence suggests that the incorporation of an appropriate amount of rare earth in laser claddings can remarkably prevent these defects. Additionally, the presence of rare earth in laser claddings can notably enhance tribo-mechanical properties such as surface hardness, modulus of elasticity, fracture toughness, friction coefficient and wear rate. In this literature review, the effect of rare earth in reducing dilution and cracks susceptibility of laser claddings in addition to microstructural refinement attained was examined. Mechanical and tribological properties of these claddings along with their underlying mechanism were discussed in detail. Finally, this article summarizes current applications of laser claddings based on rare earth and was concluded with future research directions.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China(grant no.2007CB411402)
文摘Trace elements and rare earth elements（REE） of the sulfide minerals were determined by inductively-coupled plasma mass spectrometry.The results indicate that V,Cu,Sn,Ga,Cd,In,and Se are concentrated in sphalerite,Sb,As,Ge,and Tl are concentrated in galena,and almost all trace elements in pyrite are low.The Ga and Cd contents in the light-yellow sphalerites are higher than that in the brown and the black sphalerites.The contents of Ge,Tl,In,and Se in brown sphalerites are higher than that in light-yellow sphalerites and black sphalerites.It shows that REE concentrations are higher in pyrite than in sphalerite,and galena.In sphalerites,the REE concentration decreases from light-yellow sphalerites,brown sphalerites,to black sphalerites.The ratios of Ga/In are more than 10, and Co/Ni are less than 1 in the studied sphalerites and pyrites,respectively,indicating that the genesis of the Tianqiao Pb-Zn ore deposit might belong to sedimentary-reformed genesis associated with hydrothermal genesis.The relationship between LnGa and LnIn in sphalerite,and between LnBi and LnSb in galena,indicates that the Tianqiao Pb-Zn ore deposit might belong to sedimentary-reformed genesis.Based on the chondrite-normalized REE patterns,δEu is a negative anomaly（0.13-0.88）,andδCe does not show obvious anomaly（0.88-1.31）;all the samples have low total REE concentrations（〈3 ppm） and a wide range of light rare earth element/high rare earth element ratios（1.12-12.35）.These results indicate that the ore-forming fluids occur under a reducing environment.Comparison REE compositions and parameters of sphalerites,galenas,pyrites,ores,altered dolostone rocks,strata carbonates,and the pyrite from Lower Carboniferous Datang Formation showed that the ore-forming fluids might come from polycomponent systems,that is,different chronostratigraphic units could make an important contribution to the ore-forming fluids.Combined with the tectonic setting and previous isotopic geochemistry evidence,we conclude that the ore-deposit genesis is hydrothermal,sedimentary reformed,with multisources characteristics of ore-forming fluids.
基金Financial support assistance from Global-Centre of Excellent (GCOE) program Kyushu University
文摘We report for the first time the geochemistry of rare earth elements（REE） in the weathered crusts of I-type and calc-alkaline to high-K（shoshonitic） granitic rocks at Mamasa and Palu region, Sulawesi Island, Indonesia. The weathered crusts can be divided into horizon A（lateritic profile） and B（weathered horizon）. Quartz, albite, kaolinite, halloysite and montmorrilonite prevail in the weathered crust. Both weathered profiles show that the total REE increased from the parent rocks to the horizon B but significantly decrease toward the upper part（horizon A）. LREE are enriched toward the upper part of the profile as shown by La/YbN value. However, HREE concentrations are high in horizon B1 in Palu profile. The total REE content of the weathered crust are relatively elevated compared to the parent rocks, particularly in the lower part of horizon B in Mamasa profile and in horizon B2 in Palu profile. This suggests that REE-bearing accessory minerals may be resistant against weathering and may remain as residual phase in the weathered crusts. The normalized isocon diagram shows that the mass balance of major and REE components between each horizon in Mamasa and Palu weathering profile are different. The positive Ce anomaly in the horizon A of Mamasa profile indicated that Ce is rapidly precipitated during weathering and retain at the upper soil horizon.
基金Project(21707167)supported by the Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘A feasible approach to selectively recover iron and rare earth elements(REEs)from red mud through acid leaching-coordination-solvent extraction was proposed.The leaching efficiencies of Fe,Al,Ti,Sc,La,Ce,Nd and Y can reach up to 95.9%,82.1%,68.3%,93.3%,82.3%,96.9%,98.3%and 95.6%,respectively,under the optimal condition in the leaching process.Aliquat 336 showed excellent extraction performance of iron in chloride-rich solution,and the maximum extraction efficiency can reach over 96%in one time extraction while the loss of other metals was less than 10%,under the condition of Aliquat 336 concentration(v/v)of 30%,aqueous-organic ratio of 1.0 and extraction time of 20 min.Furthermore,P204 can effectively extract the scandium while Al and most other REEs remain in the aqueous phase.This approach may provide a new insight for the recovery of valuable resources from red mud.
