Picolinate-based acyclic ligand for rare earth element extraction and separation

Chemical Science 2026 Open access

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Authors: Yangyang Gao, Sean A. Medin, Alexa M. Schmitz, Justin J. Wilson
DOI: 10.1039/d6sc00975a
Cited by: 1
References: 59

Abstract

An acyclic chelator was investigated for its ability to selectively dissolve and directly separate mixed rare earth element oxalates and electronic waste.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Extraction and Separation Processes Radioactive element chemistry and processing Lanthanide and Transition Metal Complexes

Publication details

Journal / source
Chemical Science
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
17
Issue
20
Pages
10237–10250
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN