Efficient leaching process of rare earth, alkali and alkaline earth metals from phosphogypsum based on methanesulfonic acid (MSA) as green & eco-friendly lixiviant
Jamal Ait Brahim, Amal Merroune, Rachid Boulif, El Mahdi Mounir, Rédouane Beniazza
Abstract
Development of green and eco-friendly leaching process of rare earth elements from phosphogypsum using methanesulfonic acid (MSA). A kinetics investigation was carried out to describe the leaching mechanisms of REEs.
Topics & Concepts
PhosphogypsumMethanesulfonic acidLixiviantLeaching (pedology)Environmentally friendlyChemistryRare earthAlkali metalEnvironmental chemistryEnvironmental scienceInorganic chemistryMineralogySulfuric acidSoil scienceOrganic chemistrySoil waterEcologyRaw materialBiologyExtraction and Separation ProcessesRadioactive element chemistry and processingMetal Extraction and Bioleaching