Advances in Electrolytic Manganese Residue: Harmless Treatment and Comprehensive Utilization

Electrolytic manganese residue (EMR) is a byproduct of electrolytic manganese production, rich in soluble pollutants such as manganese and ammonia nitrogen. Traditional stockpiling methods result in contaminant leaching and water pollution, threatening ecosystems. Meanwhile, EMR has significant reso...

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Main Authors: Weijian Yu, Xiaoya Li, Wenting Xu, Qingjun Guan, Fujia Zhou, Jiani Zhang, Li Wang, Yanxiu Wang, Honghu Tang
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author Weijian Yu
Xiaoya Li
Wenting Xu
Qingjun Guan
Fujia Zhou
Jiani Zhang
Li Wang
Yanxiu Wang
Honghu Tang
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Wenting Xu
Qingjun Guan
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Jiani Zhang
Li Wang
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Honghu Tang
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description Electrolytic manganese residue (EMR) is a byproduct of electrolytic manganese production, rich in soluble pollutants such as manganese and ammonia nitrogen. Traditional stockpiling methods result in contaminant leaching and water pollution, threatening ecosystems. Meanwhile, EMR has significant resource-recovery potential. This paper systematically reviews the harmless process and resource technology of EMR, efficiency bottlenecks, and the current status of industrial applications. The mechanisms of chemical leaching, precipitation, solidification, roasting, electrochemistry, and microorganisms were analyzed. Among these, electrochemical purification stands out for its efficiency and environmental benefits, positioning it as a promising option for broad industrial use. The mechanisms of chemical leaching, precipitation, solidification, roasting, electrochemistry, and microorganisms were analyzed, revealing the complementarity between building materials and chemical materials (microcrystalline glass) in scale and high-value-added production. But the lack of impurity separation accuracy and market standards restricts its promotion. Finally, it proposes future directions for EMR resource utilization based on practical and economic considerations.
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spelling doaj-art-8d945bc4ef1447ae9db1e907a5f8d3082025-08-20T03:07:57ZengMDPI AGSeparations2297-87392025-07-0112718010.3390/separations12070180Advances in Electrolytic Manganese Residue: Harmless Treatment and Comprehensive UtilizationWeijian Yu0Xiaoya Li1Wenting Xu2Qingjun Guan3Fujia Zhou4Jiani Zhang5Li Wang6Yanxiu Wang7Honghu Tang8Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Coal Resources Clean-Utilization and Mine Environment Protection, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan 411201, ChinaHunan Province Key Laboratory of Coal Resources Clean-Utilization and Mine Environment Protection, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan 411201, ChinaHunan Province Key Laboratory of Coal Resources Clean-Utilization and Mine Environment Protection, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan 411201, ChinaHunan Province Key Laboratory of Coal Resources Clean-Utilization and Mine Environment Protection, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan 411201, ChinaHunan Province Key Laboratory of Coal Resources Clean-Utilization and Mine Environment Protection, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan 411201, ChinaHunan Province Key Laboratory of Coal Resources Clean-Utilization and Mine Environment Protection, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan 411201, ChinaSchool of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, ChinaSchool of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, ChinaSchool of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, ChinaElectrolytic manganese residue (EMR) is a byproduct of electrolytic manganese production, rich in soluble pollutants such as manganese and ammonia nitrogen. Traditional stockpiling methods result in contaminant leaching and water pollution, threatening ecosystems. Meanwhile, EMR has significant resource-recovery potential. This paper systematically reviews the harmless process and resource technology of EMR, efficiency bottlenecks, and the current status of industrial applications. The mechanisms of chemical leaching, precipitation, solidification, roasting, electrochemistry, and microorganisms were analyzed. Among these, electrochemical purification stands out for its efficiency and environmental benefits, positioning it as a promising option for broad industrial use. The mechanisms of chemical leaching, precipitation, solidification, roasting, electrochemistry, and microorganisms were analyzed, revealing the complementarity between building materials and chemical materials (microcrystalline glass) in scale and high-value-added production. But the lack of impurity separation accuracy and market standards restricts its promotion. Finally, it proposes future directions for EMR resource utilization based on practical and economic considerations.https://www.mdpi.com/2297-8739/12/7/180electrolytic manganese residueresource utilizationtreatment technology
spellingShingle Weijian Yu
Xiaoya Li
Wenting Xu
Qingjun Guan
Fujia Zhou
Jiani Zhang
Li Wang
Yanxiu Wang
Honghu Tang
Advances in Electrolytic Manganese Residue: Harmless Treatment and Comprehensive Utilization
Separations
electrolytic manganese residue
resource utilization
treatment technology
title Advances in Electrolytic Manganese Residue: Harmless Treatment and Comprehensive Utilization
title_full Advances in Electrolytic Manganese Residue: Harmless Treatment and Comprehensive Utilization
title_fullStr Advances in Electrolytic Manganese Residue: Harmless Treatment and Comprehensive Utilization
title_full_unstemmed Advances in Electrolytic Manganese Residue: Harmless Treatment and Comprehensive Utilization
title_short Advances in Electrolytic Manganese Residue: Harmless Treatment and Comprehensive Utilization
title_sort advances in electrolytic manganese residue harmless treatment and comprehensive utilization
topic electrolytic manganese residue
resource utilization
treatment technology
url https://www.mdpi.com/2297-8739/12/7/180
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