Evaluation of liquid membrane systems for ree extraction

R. Rodríguez Varela, K. Forsberg, J. Martínez de la Cruz, Rasmuson

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Abstract

This study analyzes the separation of rare earth elements by means of a supported liquid membrane (SLM) with the final objective of recovering REE from an apatite concentrate (Alemrajabi, Forsberg, & Rasmuson, 2015; Mohammadi, Forsberg, Martínez de la Cruz, & Rasmuson, 2015). In this study, the feed phase consists of an aqueous phase containing REE, the membrane phase contains the organic solvent and carrier (D2EHPA and EHEHPA), and the stripping phase is a hydrochloric acid solution. An evaluation of mass fluxes, separation efficiency, and membrane performance is conducted. In order to analyze the suitability of liquid membranes in the extraction of REE, a deeper insight into the mechanisms causing instability is needed. In this study, surface tension is considered as the key factor of Marangoni instabilities and spontaneous emulsification.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIMPC 2016 - 28th International Mineral Processing Congress
PublisherCanadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum
ISBN (Electronic)9781926872292
Publication statusPublished - 2016
Externally publishedYes
Event28th International Mineral Processing Congress, IMPC 2016 - Quebec City, Canada
Duration: 11 Sep 201615 Sep 2016

Publication series

NameIMPC 2016 - 28th International Mineral Processing Congress
Volume2016-September

Conference

Conference28th International Mineral Processing Congress, IMPC 2016
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityQuebec City
Period11/09/1615/09/16

Keywords

  • Liquid membranes
  • Marangoni effect
  • REE
  • Stability
  • Surface tension

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