Attapulgite-Polysulfide Composite for Highly Selective, Scalable Recovery of Precious Metals from Gold Ore Residues and Wastewater

Key Points

• This research aims to develop a composite material for effectively recovering precious metals from gold ore and wastewater.
• Developed an attapulgite-polysulfide composite material.
• Tested recovery efficiency on samples of gold ore residues and wastewater.
• Conducted scalability assessments to evaluate industrial application potential.
• Achieved high selectivity for precious metals recovery.
• Demonstrated a scalable method suitable for industrial applications.
• Reported enhanced recovery rates compared to traditional methods.

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