Development of a chemical-free process utilizing ozone oxidative precipitation for the recovery of cobalt and manganese from acid mine drainage

Shekarian, Younes; Hassas, Behzad Vaziri; Rezaee, Mohammad; Pisupati, Sarma V.

doi:10.1016/j.jece.2022.108533

Title: Development of a chemical-free process utilizing ozone oxidative precipitation for the recovery of cobalt and manganese from acid mine drainage

Journal Article · 04 September 2022 · Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering (Online)

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2022.108533 · OSTI ID:2424797

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The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA (United States)

Acid mine drainage (AMD) has been identified as a viable secondary resource of Co, and Mn. However, recovery of these elements while treating AMD is challenging due to the unfavorable pH and Eh conditions for Co-Mn precipitation. This study investigated the effects of various ligands (hydroxide, carbonate, ammonium, sulfate, and phosphate) and oxidizers (sodium persulfate, potassium permanganate, and ozone) on the precipitation of Co-Mn from AMD through experimental and solution chemistry studies. Ozone was found to be the most effective agent for the recovery of these elements. Based on the results, an AMD treatment process was formulated for selective recovery of multiple critical elements, including Al, REEs, Co, and Mn. More than 95 % of Co and Mn were recovered through the proposed process utilizing chemical-less ozone oxidative precipitation. In conclusion, a precipitate containing 0.9 % Co and 54.6 % Mn was obtained from an AMD source containing 0.9 ppm Co and 41.8 ppm Mn.

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Research Organization:: Leonardo Technologies, Inc. (LTI), Bannock, OH (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE

OSTI ID:: 2424797

Journal Information:: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering (Online), Journal Name: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering (Online) Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 10; ISSN 2213-3437

Publisher:: ElsevierCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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