Application and Prospects of Ultrasound in Hydrometallurgical Process Intensification
Received:August 26, 2024   Revised:September 01, 2024   Accepted:September 03, 2024      Published Online:February 18, 2025
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DOI:doi:10.20237/j.issn.1007-7545.2025.02.002
KeyWord:ultrasound; hydrometallurgy; process intensification;application
                    
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LIN Guo 昆明理工大学
ZHONG Zhen 昆明理工大学
XIA Hongying 昆明理工大学
HU Tu 昆明理工大学
WANG Shixing 昆明理工大学
LI Shiwei 昆明理工大学
ZHANG Li-bo 昆明理工大学
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Abstract:
      Conventional hydrometallurgical technology exists limitations such as slow reaction speed, low processing efficiency, high energy consumption and environmental pollution. To overcome these limitations, ultrasound technology, as an emerging means of hydrometallurgical enhancement, shows great potential for application due to its high efficiency and environmental friendly characteristics. This paper reviewed the application of ultrasound in hydrometallurgy, including its basic principles, mechanism of action, and active role in various aspects of flotation, mineral comminution, leaching, extraction, electrodeposition, adsorption/desorption processes, and synthesis of nanomaterials. Ultrasound accelerates leaching and improves metal extraction efficiency by enhancing the chemical reaction process, while reducing the use of chemical reagents and environmental pollution. In addition, ultrasound technology has a positive effect in improving product purity, crystal growth and sediment morphology. With the development of technology, ultrasound technology is expected to promote the development of hydrometallurgy industry in the direction of greener and more environmentally friendly.
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