Separation and Purification of Critical Metals

Dear Colleagues,

Critical metals refer to rare metals, rare earth metals, and some other metals that are necessary in today's society. They play a kind of irreplaceable role in emerging industries such as new materials, new energy, and information technology. Aiming at the scarce critical mineral resources in the world, the theme of "Separation and Purification of Critical Metals" is reporting the relevant theoretical breakthroughs and technological innovations in enrichment, separation, and purification technology of low-abundance metal elements, which can provide a scientific and technological foundation for the comprehensive utilization of resources. The enrichment, separation, and purification technology of critical metals includes the new flotation reagent, new beneficiation process, new smelting process, and beneficiation and smelting combined technology.

Dr. Yanfang Huang
Guest Editor

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• critical metals
• separation
• enrichment
• purification
• extract