Electrochemical selective recovery of thorium from rare earths using an amidoxime modified graphite felt electrode

Key Points

• This research aims to explore the recovery of thorium from rare earth elements using a modified electrode.
• Utilized an amidoxime modified graphite felt electrode for electrochemical processes.
• Examined the effectiveness of selective thorium recovery from rare earths.
• Demonstrated successful electrochemical recovery of thorium from rare earth mixtures.
• Showed enhanced selectivity using the modified electrode compared to traditional methods.