Enhanced Gallium Extraction Using Silane-Modified Mesoporous Silica Synthesized from Coal Gasification Slag

This study presents an innovative approach to utilize coal gasification coarse slag (CGCS) for efficient and low-cost gallium extraction. Using a one-step acid leaching process, mesoporous silica with a surface area of 258 m<sup>2</sup>/g and a pore volume of 0.15 cm<sup>3</sup&...

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Main Authors: Shiqiao Yang, Guixia Fan, Lukuan Ma, Chao Wei, Peng Li, Yijun Cao, Daoguang Teng
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
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author Shiqiao Yang
Guixia Fan
Lukuan Ma
Chao Wei
Peng Li
Yijun Cao
Daoguang Teng
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Lukuan Ma
Chao Wei
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Yijun Cao
Daoguang Teng
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description This study presents an innovative approach to utilize coal gasification coarse slag (CGCS) for efficient and low-cost gallium extraction. Using a one-step acid leaching process, mesoporous silica with a surface area of 258 m<sup>2</sup>/g and a pore volume of 0.15 cm<sup>3</sup>/g was synthesized. The properties of CGCS before and after acid leaching were characterized through SEM, FTIR, XRD, and BET analyses, with optimal conditions identified for maximizing specific surface area and generating saturated silanol groups. The prepared mesoporous silica demonstrated a 99% Ga(III) adsorption efficiency. Adsorption conditions were optimized, and adsorption kinetics, isotherms, and competitive adsorption behaviors were evaluated. Competitive adsorption with vanadium suggests potential application in Ga(III) extraction from vanadium-rich waste solutions. Furthermore, the recyclability of both the acid and adsorbent was explored, with the adsorbent maintaining over 85% adsorption efficiency after five cycles. The adsorption mechanism was further elucidated through SEM-EDS, XPS, and FTIR analyses. This work not only advances resource recovery from industrial waste but also offers a sustainable method for gallium extraction with industrial applications.
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spelling doaj-art-cf6d8104156d4dc0bb3920a77bbac2b72025-08-20T02:48:01ZengMDPI AGMolecules1420-30492024-11-012922523210.3390/molecules29225232Enhanced Gallium Extraction Using Silane-Modified Mesoporous Silica Synthesized from Coal Gasification SlagShiqiao Yang0Guixia Fan1Lukuan Ma2Chao Wei3Peng Li4Yijun Cao5Daoguang Teng6School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, ChinaSchool of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, ChinaSchool of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, ChinaCollege of Chemical Engineering and Environment, China University of Petroleum (Beijing), Beijing 102249, ChinaSchool of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, ChinaSchool of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, ChinaSchool of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, ChinaThis study presents an innovative approach to utilize coal gasification coarse slag (CGCS) for efficient and low-cost gallium extraction. Using a one-step acid leaching process, mesoporous silica with a surface area of 258 m<sup>2</sup>/g and a pore volume of 0.15 cm<sup>3</sup>/g was synthesized. The properties of CGCS before and after acid leaching were characterized through SEM, FTIR, XRD, and BET analyses, with optimal conditions identified for maximizing specific surface area and generating saturated silanol groups. The prepared mesoporous silica demonstrated a 99% Ga(III) adsorption efficiency. Adsorption conditions were optimized, and adsorption kinetics, isotherms, and competitive adsorption behaviors were evaluated. Competitive adsorption with vanadium suggests potential application in Ga(III) extraction from vanadium-rich waste solutions. Furthermore, the recyclability of both the acid and adsorbent was explored, with the adsorbent maintaining over 85% adsorption efficiency after five cycles. The adsorption mechanism was further elucidated through SEM-EDS, XPS, and FTIR analyses. This work not only advances resource recovery from industrial waste but also offers a sustainable method for gallium extraction with industrial applications.https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/22/5232CGCScyclic acid leachingsilanol-modified mesoporous silicagallium extraction
spellingShingle Shiqiao Yang
Guixia Fan
Lukuan Ma
Chao Wei
Peng Li
Yijun Cao
Daoguang Teng
Enhanced Gallium Extraction Using Silane-Modified Mesoporous Silica Synthesized from Coal Gasification Slag
Molecules
CGCS
cyclic acid leaching
silanol-modified mesoporous silica
gallium extraction
title Enhanced Gallium Extraction Using Silane-Modified Mesoporous Silica Synthesized from Coal Gasification Slag
title_full Enhanced Gallium Extraction Using Silane-Modified Mesoporous Silica Synthesized from Coal Gasification Slag
title_fullStr Enhanced Gallium Extraction Using Silane-Modified Mesoporous Silica Synthesized from Coal Gasification Slag
title_full_unstemmed Enhanced Gallium Extraction Using Silane-Modified Mesoporous Silica Synthesized from Coal Gasification Slag
title_short Enhanced Gallium Extraction Using Silane-Modified Mesoporous Silica Synthesized from Coal Gasification Slag
title_sort enhanced gallium extraction using silane modified mesoporous silica synthesized from coal gasification slag
topic CGCS
cyclic acid leaching
silanol-modified mesoporous silica
gallium extraction
url https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/22/5232
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