Redefining role of fluoride ions (F−) in metal recovery: mechanistic insights into electrodeposition kinetics and crystallographic evolution

Key Points

• Fluoride ions play a critical role in facilitating the kinetics of the electrodeposition process, impacting metal recovery.
• The study provides insights into how the crystallographic evolution of metals occurs during electrodeposition when fluoride ions are present.
• Analysis focused on the mechanistic pathways of metal recovery through electrodeposition, highlighting fluoride ion interactions.
• Understanding these interactions may lead to more efficient methods for metal recovery and utilization in various industrial applications.