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Resource extraction and comprehensive utilization of electrolytic manganese residue: A systematic review

Siyu WeiInstitute for Advanced Materials and Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, ChinaBo LiuInstitute for Advanced Materials and Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, ChinaQian ZhangInstitute for Advanced Materials and Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, ChinaChangcong AnInstitute for Advanced Materials and Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, ChinaQiong LiInstitute for Advanced Materials and Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, ChinaJiaxing FanInstitute for Advanced Materials and Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, ChinaXiaolin ZhaoInstitute for Advanced Materials and Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, ChinaZiqi ZhouInstitute for Advanced Materials and Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, ChinaZhe SunXinjiang Research Institute for Nonferrous Metals Co., Ltd., Urumqi 830009, ChinaBakhtiyor PulatovCentral Asian University of Environmental and Climate Change Studies, Tashkent 111104, Uzbekistan

Materials Today Communicationsjournal2026en

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Abstract

Electrolytic manganese residue (EMR) is an acidic solid waste generated during the production of electrolytic manganese from manganese ores. EMR contains high concentrations of ammonia nitrogen, heavy metals, and valuable components (e.g., manganese), posing significant environmental risks while also offering potential for resource recovery. Consequently, the treatment and resource utilization of EMR have attracted considerable academic and industrial attention, leading to numerous innovative achievements. This review summarizes the recent research progress on EMR, including its physicochemical properties, ecological impacts, methods for manganese extraction and utilization, and strategies for comprehensive resource utilization. Furthermore, this paper discusses emerging trends and persistent challenges in EMR recycling, offering a valuable reference for further research in this field.

Topics

Extraction and Separation Processes Metal Extraction and Bioleaching Geochemistry and Elemental Analysis

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DOI: 10.1016/j.mtcomm.2026.115257

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