Recent Advances in Bioadsorption and Biodegradation Engineering for Tellurium Recovery

Abstract Tellurium (Te) is a critical rare metal extensively used in photovoltaic and electronic industries. In recent years, significant breakthroughs have been achieved in employing bioadsorption and biodegradation technologies for tellurium recovery. Key advancements include: (1) genetic engineering of microorganisms…

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Dispersed Metals: Physical Properties, Sources, and Applications of Gallium, Germanium, Indium, Tellurium, and Cadmium

1.Overview of Dispersed Metals Dispersed metals typically refer to a group of chemical elements including gallium (Ga), germanium (Ge), selenium (Se), indium (In), tellurium (Te), rhenium (Re), and thallium (Tl); some definitions also encompass rubidium, hafnium, scandium, vanadium, and cadmium.…

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Main Applications of Dysprosium

Abstract Dysprosium (Dy) is a rare earth element of significant industrial value, widely utilized across various fields due to its unique magnetic and optical properties. Its primary applications include enhancing high-temperature performance in neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) permanent magnets, serving as a…

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Application of Advanced Liquid–Liquid Extraction Technology to Enhance Recovery Rates of Low-Concentration Tin Waste

Abstract Liquid–liquid extraction technology, leveraging highly selective extractants combined with multistage counter-current processes, can efficiently enrich tin (Sn) from low-concentration tin-containing waste streams. Typical applications demonstrate that: (1) the tri-n-butyl phosphate (TBP)-kerosene system extracts tin from acidic leach solutions containing…

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