| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2022 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Rare Metal Extraction and Processing
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| Presentation Title |
Low-cost Distillation Technology for Rare Earth Recycling |
| Author(s) |
Chinenye A. Chinwego, Hunter Wagner, Emily Giancola, Jonathan Jironvil, Adam Powell |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Chinenye A. Chinwego |
| Abstract Scope |
As the need for high-technology applications and clean energy systems grow, extraction of rare earth elements (REEs) from secondary sources and end-of-life components has become far-reaching in various countries around the world. In proposing new methods or integrating new processes to existing methods, it is important to understand the cost implications of scaling up. This study will present an overview of the extraction of rare earth elements from secondary sources. In particular, it will present techno-economic analysis results for several different processes for utilizing various secondary sources. It will compare the costs of various recycling methods, focusing on a liquid metal extraction and distillation method. The effect of integrating a new continuous gravity-driven multiple effect thermal system (G-METS) metal distillation technology will be explored. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Extraction and Processing, Recycling and Secondary Recovery, Sustainability |