Lithium Extraction Process Research Articles

Carbon sequestration behavior of magnesium oxychloride cement based on salt lakes magnesium residue and industrial solid waste

With the extensive utilization of lithium-ion battery in the electric vehicle and energy storage field, the consumption of lithium has been sharply increasing. Lithium resource occurrence area were facing increasing environmental pressure, particularly the magnesium residue (MR) produced in the lithium extraction process, and a sustainable exploitation pathway have not been established. In the framework of "net-zero", MRs were onverted to Salt lake magnesium oxide (SL-MgO) which was characterized by various elemental and surface analysis methods. Magnesium oxychloride cement (MOC) was prepared form SL-MgO and two industrial solid wastes [fly ash (FA) and phosphogypsum (PG)], and its carbon sequestration capacity was analyzed and evaluated. If all the MRs produced from the lithium extraction process were used to manufacture MOC materials for CO2 sequestration. When the PG content was 20 %, the CO2 sequestration capacity of the MOC was 0.29 kg/m2, the compressive strength was 85.30 MPa, and the MOC neutralized 220.10 % of the CO2 emissions from the lithium extraction process. In this procedure, evidence was found of the typical metastable carbonate products identifiable. Overall, utilizing MRs and industrial solid waste to manufacture new low-carbon MOCs may become the most direct and effective countermeasures to alleviate environmental pressure in these regions.

The Technologies of Electrochemical Lithium Extraction Process from Lithium-Containing Solutions

The Technologies of Electrochemical Lithium Extraction Process from Lithium-Containing Solutions

Selective ion channel adsorbents facilitate efficient and low environmental impact extraction of liquid lithium resources

As lithium is the cornerstone of green energy development, it is crucial to realize a low environmental impact and efficient lithium extraction process. Ion-sieve adsorption is the most widely used method to extract liquid lithium resources, but this method is only efficient under alkaline conditions for H+ and Mg2+ competing adsorption. Conventional methods are often accompanied by the consumption of quantities of alkali, the generation of solid waste, and the acidification of liquid lithium resources. To address these issues, a selective ion-channel adsorbent was constructed. The composition comprises an ion sieve adsorbent and an organic carrier with a zwitterionic quaternary ammonium base group. This group storages OH-in situ, hinders H+ diffusion, slows down Mg2+ diffusion, and accelerates Li+ diffusion by relying on the difference in binding energies, which reduces the competing adsorption and avoids acidification and solid waste generation. The saturated adsorption capacity (21.38mg/g) and selectivity of the adsorbent are 4.7 and 24 times higher than that of conventional ion-sieve adsorbent under neutral conditions respectively. The dosage of alkali is 1/256 of the traditional method, the effluent remains neutral and no solid waste is generated. This study presents an environmental and effective adsorbent for lithium extraction.

VARIOUS WAYS OF EXTRACTION OF LITHIUM FROM SPODUMENE

This article provides an extensive review of the current advances in the extraction of lithium from spodumene concentrates, a key aspect in the development of this important resource. The article begins with a detailed description of the chemical and physical properties of β-spodumene, particularly emphasizing its importance to the lithium extraction process. The focus is on a variety of methods for processing spodumene, including techniques such as thermal treatment, acid and alkali leaching, as well as more innovative approaches such as solvent utilization and ion exchange.The article highlights not only the technical aspects of each technique, but also their economic and environmental sustainability. Particular attention is paid to the environmental and economic challenges associated with lithium extraction, including the desire to minimize waste and improve overall efficiency. The authors also critically analyze existing limitations such as high costs and process scaling difficulties.An important part of the article is a review and comparison of various research and experimental works in this field, with an emphasis on those that have successfully moved from laboratory studies to realworld applications. The current state of research in lithium extraction is discussed and potential directions for future research are highlighted. Emphasis is placed on the need to further develop and integrate these techniques in the context of sustainable development and efficient resource utilization.

Salar de Atacama Lithium and Potassium Productive Process

The average lithium content in the Earth’s crust is estimated at about 0.007%. Despite this, lithium is considered abundant and widely distributed, with significant extraction from various sources. Notably, the brines in the Salar de Atacama are highlighted for their high lithium concentration ~1800 mg/L. Lithium is currently recovered from these brines through a solar evaporation process. The brine is transferred through a series of ponds, increasing the lithium concentration from 0.2% to 6% over 18 months, while decanting other minerals like potassium, magnesium, and boron. This method is the most efficient and cost-effective globally due to the Salar de Atacama’s high lithium concentration of approximately 1800 ppm and the region’s intense solar radiation, which facilitates evaporation at no economic cost. This manuscript describes in detail the lithium and potassium extraction processes used in the Salar de Atacama.

Triple synergistic effects of bismuth doping in spinel-LiMn2O4: A path to high-performance electrochemical lithium extraction from salt-lake brine

The electrochemical extraction of lithium-ion from salt-lake brine has attracted significant global interest due to the rising requirement for lithium resources. The electrochemical extraction system based on LiMn2O4 has emerged as one of the most promising methods for commercial lithium extraction. However, the dissolution of manganese in LiMn2O4 material, caused by the Jahn-Teller effect, poses a significant obstacle to achieving large lithium extraction capacity and long lifespan simultaneously. In this study, we addressed the issue by incorporating Bi3+ into the material. The resulted LMBO material displays a truncated octahedral morphology, with {100} crystal faces facilitating Li+ diffusion. Additionally, Bi3+-doping inhibits the Jahn-Teller effect and expands the Li+ diffusion pathway, thereby, enhancing the stability and Li+ diffusion rate of LMO. In particular, LMBO-2 material exhibits an excellent lithium ion diffusion rate of 2.03 × 10−9 cm2·s−1, and demonstrates outstanding Li+ release efficiency, which reaches 26.46 mg·g−1 per cycle with an average energy consumption of 2.04 Wh·mol−1 in the 30 mmol⋅L−1 simulated salt-lake brine. In simulated Zabuye brine solution, LMBO//Ag system displayed an admirably release capacity of 26.17 mg·g−1 characterized by an ultra-low Li/Na ratio, with Li/Na ratio in recovery solution reaching as high as 0.54. These significant findings advance practical applications of LiMn2O4 in brine lithium extraction processes.

Overcoming polarization and dissolution of manganese-based electrodes to enhance stability in electrochemical lithium extraction

The Mn dissolution issue in manganese-based materials (LMO) represents one of the most challenging barriers to further commercial development of electrochemical lithium extraction, which is an efficient and clean way of extracting Li from liquid resources. Here, by leveraging the advantages of composite materials, a novel combination of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) and sulfonated ionic polymers (Nafion) is introduced to relieve the issues of electrode polarization and manganese dissolution, critical factors limiting the durability of LMO electrodes. By modifying with rGO to enhance electronic conductivity and surface characteristics, and capturing dissolved Mn2+ through Nafion, the modified electrode showed significant improvement in cycling stability and lithium adsorption capacity. Experimental results confirm that this synergistic approach effectively mitigates polarization effects and controls disproportionation reactions, thereby enhancing the stability of the lithium extraction process, revealing a notable increase in electrode capacity retention from 79.04 % to 94.64 % after 30 cycles. Additionally, through DFT calculations and XPS analysis, the effectiveness of the manganese capture strategy is validated. This work presents an effective new strategy to extend the lifespan of manganese-based electrodes and enhance their adsorption performance.

Sustainable Electrochemical Recycling of Spent Lithium-Ion Batteries: Selective Extraction of Lithium and Direct Regeneration of De-Lithiated Material

The recycling of spent lithium-ion batteries has become an urgent imperative. In recent years, the rising demand for lithium has sparked interest in the selective extraction of lithium from spent LIBs cathode materials. This process is of interest as it can streamline processes, improve lithium recovery efficiency, and reduce processing costs. Electrochemical methods for selectively extracting lithium from spent cathode materials have gained significant attention among various selective extraction methods due to their advantages, such as low energy consumption and environmental friendliness. Despite substantial progress in improving the efficiency of lithium recovery through electrochemical methods, the economic returns from lithium salt products, to some extent, are still insufficient to offset the processing costs of the entire process, thereby limiting the further development of this technology. Therefore, it is necessary to develop reasonable strategies for the utilization of such de-lithiated materials to further enhance product yields. One promising strategy among these approaches is direct regeneration of fresh cathode materials from the de-lithiated material. However, due to a lack of clear understanding of the structural evolution of transition metal oxides during the lithium extraction process, and the lithiation mechanisms of lithium-depleted materials, there is currently no research report on the direct regeneration of such de-lithiated materials into battery materials.Herein, an electrochemical method using LiCl aqueous as electrolyte is developed to realize the selective extraction of lithium from spent polycrystal LiNi0.55Co0.15Mn0.3O2 (NCM) cathode materials, with a maximum de-lithiation rate approaching 90%. Thorough characterizations were conducted to monitor the morphological, structural, and compositional evolution of NCM during the electrochemical de-lithiation process. These findings contribute to a profound understanding of the characteristics of the de-lithiated material and inform the rational design of regeneration pathways tailored to such materials. The results reveal that the deep de-lithiation of NCM in lithium-aqueous electrolyte triggers water-molecule intercalation, leading to an unusual phase transformation beyond H1→H2→H3. This phase transformation causes substantial lattice expansion along c-axis and introduces severe lattice distortion in de-lithiated material. The over-expanded lattice and the presence of bulk defects resulted in an unstable structure, posing huge challenge for the subsequent direct regeneration of de-lithiated material using conventional calcination methods. To address this, we employ a hydrothermal re-lithiation process, characterized by a milder, lithium-rich and water-based environment. This process is able to create a “lithium-water-balance” structure for de-lithiated materials by promoting the lithium diffusion into the lithium-deficiency structure and facilitating the exchange between lithium ions and water molecules. This process effectively enhances structural stability of the de-lithiated material. As a result, subsequent calcination successfully converts the degraded structure back into the original lithium-conductive layer structure by further eliminating the remaining lattice defects in material and promoting the cation rearrangement. The regenerated material exhibits decent electrochemical performances, which delivers a capacity of 153.2 mAh g−1 at 1C and 132.5 mAh g− 1 at 5C. This work provides insights into the electrochemical de-lithiation method and fills a gap in the utilization of de-lithiated NCM, paving the way for the sustainable recycling of spent LIBs.

Separation Study of Magnesium–Lithium from Low‐Mg/Li Brine

The lithium present in salt lakes constitutes a significant and valuable resource. There are various methods for extracting lithium from salt lake brine, but currently, they all face challenges such as high energy consumption and low utilization efficiency of lithium resources. One prominent issue is the composition of feedstock during lithium extraction, specifically determining the optimal concentration ratio (nMg/nLi value). This constitutes a critical aspect in the later stages of the extraction process, influencing the cost and efficiency of lithium extraction processes. The fundamental reason for this prominent issue is the effective control of the evaporation and concentration process of lithium‐containing brines, which is caused by the disconnection between the evaporation process and the subsequent processing and extraction stages. Therefore, considering the concentration variation patterns of Li+ and Mg2+ in brine during the evaporation process, paper employs a combination of experimental research and computational simulation. It investigates the variation of Li‐Mg concentrations and their interactions during the natural evaporation enrichment process. The research investigates changes in lithium and magnesium concentrations and their interactions during natural evaporation enrichment process of salt lake. Elucidates the mechanism of lithium migration and proposes a new lithium extraction process ‐ the ‘3 Steps 2 Units’.

Multi-perspective evaluation on spent lithium iron phosphate recycling process: For next-generation technology option

The recycling of spent lithium iron phosphate batteries has recently become a focus topic. Consequently, evaluating different spent lithium iron phosphate recycling processes becomes necessary for industrial development. Here, based on multiple perspectives of environment, economy and technology, four typical spent lithium iron phosphate recovery processes (Hydro-A: hydrometallurgical total leaching recovery process; Hydro-B(H2O2/O2): hydrometallurgical selective lithium extraction process; Pyro: Pyrometallurgical recovery process; Direct: Direct regeneration process) were compared comprehensively. The comprehensive evaluation study uses environment, economy and technology as evaluation indicators, and uses the entropy weight method and analytic hierarchy process to couple the comprehensive indicator weights. Results show that the comprehensive evaluation values of Hydro-A, Hydro-B (H2O2), Hydro-B (O2), Pyro and Direct are 0.347, 0.421, 0.442, 0.099 and 0.857, respectively. Therefore, the technological maturity of Direct should be further improved to enable early industrialization. On this basis, this study conducted a quantitative evaluation of the spent lithium iron phosphate recycling process by comprehensively considering environmental, economic and technical factors, providing further guidance for the formulation of recycling processes.

Instant Interlayer Restoration Strategy for Lithium Adsorption Engineering Enhancement in Sulfate-type Brines.

It was confirmed that the detrimental effect of SO42- on Li+ desorption and readsorption intensified with the increase of the SO42-/Cl- ratio, resulting in application limitations of aluminum-based adsorbent (Li/Al-LDHs) in sulfate-type brines. Based on the interlayer anion exchangeability of Li/Al-LDHs, a one-step interlayer restoration strategy was designed with the assistance of molecular dynamics to rapidly substitute the intercalated SO42- with preferentially desorbed Cl-, aiming to fundamentally address the damage to the cycling performance. The strategy effectiveness was verified by the restored adsorption and desorption capacities in various sulfate-type brines. Furthermore, enhanced lithium extraction processes for sulfate-type brines were established and showed universal applicability for complex brines with different compositions during fixed-bed cycles. By regulating the implementation frequency, the Li+ extraction efficiency was improved, in which the extraction amount per unit time could increase by more than 100% compared with the conventional process.

Lithium leach residue synthesis process of high crystallinity hydroxysodalite, NaX, NaA zeolites and solidification and migration of potentially toxic elements

Converting lithium leach residue (LLR) into zeolite can reduce environmental impacts while also producing high value-added products. However, the synthesis of zeolites by LLR under alkali fusion may result in the solidification and migration of potentially toxic elements with secondary environmental impacts. Systematic research into this subject is rare in the open literature and the mobility of toxic elements from LLR derived zeolites is yet to be understood. In this paper, we have investigated the highly crystalline synthesis of hydroxy sodalite, X-type zeolite (NaX), and A-type zeolite (NaA) without stencil agent and crystal species, which can be achieved by modulating the alkali fusion temperature, all three zeolites have greater than 90 % conversion of the major elements aluminum and silicon. Meanwhile, the leachability of thallium (Tl), beryllium (Be), and potentially toxic elements (lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), arsenic (As), barium (Ba), copper (Cu), nickel (Ni), cobalt (Co), zinc (Zn)) was monitored by pH-dependent leaching test for LLR and three kinds of synthesized zeolites according to the Chinese standard and the emission of toxic elements during the synthesis process was analyzed, to investigate the migration and quantify the distribution of the toxic elements in the LLR to the product zeolites and the cleaning wastewater. The migration efficiency of potentially toxic elements from LLR to the product zeolite and cleaning wastewater was explored. It was found that most of the toxic elements Tl, Be and potentially toxic elements were solidified in the structure of the zeolites by ion exchange (solidification rate > 90 %), and a small portion flowed into the cleaning wastewater. Although there are toxic elements solidified in the structure, there is no significant leaching under various pH conditions, which is in line with the Chinese standard (GB/T 5085.3–2007). Therefore, it is considered that LLR realizes environmentally friendly zeolite production and does not cause secondary pollution to the environment. This work demonstrates great potential for green recycling of LLR from the lithium extraction process and introduces an environmentally friendly slag treatment technology.

Solar‐Driven Lithium Extraction by a Floating Felt

AbstractOceans/brine offers a massive supply of lithium sources that can support the renewable energy storage system. However, the current lithium extraction processes from seawater are complicated for scalable production. Here, a high‐performance solar‐driven, direct lithium‐extraction felt (DEF) is developed. DEF consists of a reasonable addition of Li1.6Mn1.6O4 particles on polypropylene/polyethylene core‐sheath fibers, which are dark‐colored and can float on top of bodies of water. Compared with the conventional method, DEF shows improved Li‐ion adsorption rate and capacity by solar‐driven. Meanwhile, the fibers’ hydrophilicity promotes spontaneous upward transport of water/ions, avoiding concentration polarization. Even for the test using simulated seawater (≈100 kg) with low Li‐ion concentration outdoors, DEF demonstrates high efficiency under natural sunlight. DEF shows good salt‐rejection performance in outdoor real‐time evaporation experiments to ensure working stability. In addition, this method saves the steps of liquid storage, liquid transportation, and pump drive. This work provides an easy, highly efficient, and low‐cost strategy to extract lithium directly from seawater/brine with the assistance of solar energy.

Biochar-enhanced three-dimensional conductive network thick electrodes for efficient lithium extraction from salt lake brines with high Magnesia-lithium ratios

Enhancing the kinetic performance of thick electrodes is essential for improving the efficiency of lithium extraction processes. Biochar, known for its affordability and unique three-dimensional (3D) structure, is utilized across various applications. In this study, we developed a biochar-based, 3D-conductive network thick electrode (∼20 mg cm−2) by in-situ deposition of LiFePO4 (LFP) onto watermelon peel biomass (WB). Utilizing Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations complemented by experimental data, we confirmed that this The thick electrode exhibits outstanding kinetic properties and a high capacity for lithium intercalation in brines, even in environments where the Magnesia-lithium ratios are significantly high. The electrode showed an impressive intercalation capacity of 30.67 mg g−1 within 10 min in a pure lithium solution. It also maintained high intercalation performance (31.17 mg g−1) in simulated brines with high Magnesia-lithium ratios. Moreover, in actual brine, it demonstrated a significant extraction capacity (23.87 mg g−1), effectively lowering the Magnesia-lithium ratio from 65 to 0.50. This breakthrough in high-conductivity thick electrode design offers new perspectives for lithium extraction technologies.

Thermochemically driven crystal phase transfer via mechanical activation-assisted chlorination roasting toward the selective extraction of lithium from spodumene

With the rapid advancement and widespread application of lithium-ion batteries, the demand for lithium experiencing a precipitous surge. Hence, there is an increased emphasis on lithium extraction from spodumene deposits. However, the sustainable expansion of the lithium industry encounters challenges. Conventional processes suffer from drawbacks such as elevated transformation temperatures, high acid consumption, and challenges in leachate purification. In response to these challenges, this work proposes a selective and efficient lithium extraction process from α-spodumene through the combined approach of mechanical activation-assisted chlorination roasting and water leaching. Utilizing density functional theory (DFT) calculations to tailor chloride salts for the thermal treatment of spodumene, the combination of thermal behavior characterization and thermochemical calculations indicates the favorable propensity of CaCl2 and its hydrates for preferential reactions. Through the amalgamation of mechanical activation and chlorination roasting, the outcomes reveal that mechanical activation could reduce the phase transition temperature. Following a 3-hour activation period, a complete chlorination reaction is achievable at 900℃, yielding a lithium extraction efficiency of 91.34%. This endeavor holds the potential to furnish novel insights into the mechanism of selectively extracting chlorination roasting, thereby offering promising avenues for developing environmentally sound and selectively efficient technologies for lithium extraction from spodumene.

Adsorption weakening mechanism and regulation strategy of aluminum‐based lithium adsorbents in carbonate‐style brines

AbstractAn efficient adsorption‐strengthening regulation was developed for aluminum‐based lithium adsorbents (Li/Al‐LDHs) in carbonate‐type salt lakes based on reasons for adsorption performance degradation. It was confirmed by adsorption–desorption experiments and density functional theory (DFT) that CO32− in brines preferentially entered Li/Al‐LDH interlayers with a tighter binding energy to the laminates, resulting in the decreasing sharply cyclic re‐adsorption capacity. Intercalated CO32− was effectively removed by high concentration of Cl− to enhance Li+ re‐adsorption, and X‐ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) demonstrated that this process had no impact on the host laminate integrity. On this basis, an innovative strategy of incorporating interlayer anion regulation into lithium extraction process was proposed and employed for the continuous extraction of Li+ from carbonate‐type brines, bringing about a completely restored re‐adsorption capacity with cyclic stability, and the lithium extraction capacity per unit time could be exceeded by about double compared with the conventional process, assuring the efficiency of lithium extraction from carbonate‐type brines by Li/Al‐LDHs.

Preparation of geopolymers from thermally activated lithium slag: Activity enhancement and microstructure

As an industrial by-product of the lithium extraction process from spodumene, lithium slag (LS) is less reactive, rendering it a chemically infeasible binder. In this study, a thermal activation approach was employed to enhance the reactivity of LS. The underlying mechanisms of LS's thermal activation at various temperatures were thoroughly explored through XRD and ICP. The results indicated that alterations in the aluminosilicate composition of LS occurred during calcination between 500 °C and 900 °C, leading to the transformation of spodumene into amorphous forms. Particularly noteworthy was the initial increase in the LS amorphous phase content with increasing temperature, followed by a subsequent decline. Building upon these findings, a lithium slag geopolymer (LSG) was prepared via alkali activation, using the activated LS as the exclusive precursor. It was observed that elevating the content of active components in LS enhanced the geopolymerization reactions, resulting in an improved mechanical strength of LSG. Remarkably, after 28 days of aging, geopolymer specimens prepared from LS calcined at 700 °C exhibited a compressive strength of 36.0 MPa. Combining these results with FTIR and SEM-EDS analyses, it becomes evident that suitable calcination temperatures empower LS to release a higher quantity of silicon and aluminum ions. These ions play a significant role in the geopolymerization process, leading to the formation of an amorphous sodium (calcium) aluminosilicate hydrate (N(C)-A-S-H) gel. This gel acts as a binder, tightly binding the residual solid particles, and thus forming a denser microstructure.

Extreme Li-Mg selectivity via precise ion size differentiation of polyamide membrane

Achieving high selectivity of Li+ and Mg2+ is of paramount importance for effective lithium extraction from brines, and nanofiltration (NF) membrane plays a critical role in this process. The key to achieving high selectivity lies in the on-demand design of NF membrane pores in accordance with the size difference between Li+ and Mg2+ ions, but this poses a huge challenge for traditional NF membranes and difficult to be realized. In this work, we report the fabrication of polyamide (PA) NF membranes with ultra-high Li+/Mg2+ selectivity by modifying the interfacial polymerization (IP) process between piperazine (PIP) and trimesoyl chloride (TMC) with an oil-soluble surfactant that forms a monolayer at oil/water interface, referred to as OSARIP. The OSARIP benefits to regulate the membrane pores so that all of them are smaller than Mg2+ ions. Under the solely size sieving effect, an exceptional Mg2+ rejection rate of over 99.9% is achieved. This results in an exceptionally high Li+/Mg2+ selectivity, which is one to two orders of magnitude higher than all the currently reported pressure-driven membranes, and even higher than the microporous framework materials, including COFs, MOFs, and POPs. The large enhancement of ion separation performance of NF membranes may innovate the current lithium extraction process and greatly improve the lithium extraction efficiency.

Progress and Prospect of Ion Imprinting Technology in Targeted Extraction of Lithium.

Ion Imprinting Technology (IIT) is an innovative technique that produces Ion-Imprinted polymers (IIPs) capable of selectively extracting ions. IIPs exhibit strong specificity, excellent stability, and high practicality. Due to their superior characteristics, the application of IIPs for lithium resource extraction has garnered significant attention. This paper discusses the following aspects based on existing conventional processes for lithium extraction and the latest research progress in lithium IIPs: (1) a detailed exposition of existing lithium extraction processes, including comparisons and summaries; (2) classification, comparison, and summarization of the latest lithium IIPs based on different material types and methods; (3) summarization of the applications of various lithium IIPs, along with a brief description of future directions in the development of lithium IIP applications. Finally, the prospects for targeted recovery of lithium resources using lithium IIPs are presented.

The Effect of Leaching Duration and Solid/Liquid Ratio on Lithium Extraction from Mica Schist Used Hydrochloric Acid Process

Lithium demand has increased rapidly in the last few years because lithium is a metal that is important in technology, like electronic equipment and electric vehicles. One of the primary lithium resources is lithium ore, which contains minerals such as spodumene and lepidolite. Mica schist is one of the lithium ore sources that is indicated to contain lithium. The mica schist used in this research was from Kebumen, Central Java, Indonesia. This raw material indicates a lithium mineral called lepidolite. The aims of this research were to find out the potential of local Indonesian minerals as raw materials for lithium extraction processes in lithium-ion battery (LiB) applications, with the effect of leaching time and solid/liquid ratio. The leaching agent used in this research was 2 M chloride acid (HCl). Variables of this research were-100 mesh for particle size of raw material, 1:5, 1:10, 1:15, and 1:20 (g/ml) for solid/liquid ratio, 30, 60, 90, and 120 minutes for leaching time, and 70 °C for leaching temperature. Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP-OES) analysis was done on this research to determine the mica-schist composition. The optimum lithium percentage that was obtained in this research was 40.65% on a solid/liquid ratio of 1:5 (g/ml) and a leaching time of 120 minutes.