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Review
. 2017 Mar 1;56(10):2544-2580.
doi: 10.1002/anie.201605417. Epub 2017 Jan 27.

Valuable Metals-Recovery Processes, Current Trends, and Recycling Strategies

Peter Fröhlich  1 , Tom Lorenz  1 , Gunther Martin  1 , Beate Brett  1 , Martin Bertau  1
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Review

Valuable Metals-Recovery Processes, Current Trends, and Recycling Strategies

Peter Fröhlich et al. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl. .

Abstract

This Review provides an overview of valuable metals, the supply of which has been classified as critical for Europe. Starting with a description of the current state of the art, novel approaches for their recovery from primary resources are presented as well as recycling processes. The focus lies on developments since 2005. Chemistry strategies which are used in metal recovery are summarized on the basis of the individual types of deposit and mineral. In addition, the economic importance as well as utilization of the metals is outlined.

Keywords: platinum group metals; rare earth metals; recycling; transition metals; valuable metals.

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