Innovative Approaches to Nickel Recovery from Pentlandite: A Comprehensive Review of Advancements in Efficiency and Sustainability
摘要
As the global demandDemand for nickelNickel intensifies across industries such as stainless steel, corrosionCorrosion-resistant alloys, clean energy, and advanced infrastructure, high-grade nickelNickel ore reserves are being progressively depleted. This review provides a detailed analysis of metallurgical processes for nickelNickel extractionExtraction from sulfide ore resources, with a focus on recent advancements and potential trends in nickelNickel metallurgy. The primary methods, pyrometallurgical and hydrometallurgical, are examined, covering smeltingSmelting, leachingLeaching, and purification processes. Their respective advantages and limitations are critically compared, offering insights for the developmentDevelopment of innovative smeltingSmelting technologiesTechnology. Special emphasis is placed on biological metallurgy, which is highly selective for nickel recoveryNickel recovery and considered the most promising method for future research. This paper highlights advancements in extractionExtraction technologiesTechnology, emphasizing environmentally friendly methods and integrating carbon capture techniques. These innovations aim to optimize nickel recoveryNickel recovery, reduce environmentalEnvironmentalEnvironmental impacts, and meet the growing global demandDemand driven by the transition to clean energy.