Effective recovery of Dy from LiCl-KCl molten salt via controlled potential on Ga electrode: Mechanism, kinetics and thermodynamics of electrode reaction

Key Points

• Recovering dysprosium from LiCl-KCl molten salt shows promise in electrode reactions, reflecting significant kinetic improvements.
• The process achieved a 90% recovery rate within 60 minutes of applying controlled potential in the electrochemical cell setup.
• Analysis involved evaluating thermodynamic properties and kinetic factors influencing the electrode reaction dynamics for dysprosium extraction.
• Highlighting this method could promote advanced recovery techniques in critical rare earth elements, particularly in sustainable energy technologies.