Metal Extraction and BioleachingElectrodeposition and Electroless CoatingsMembrane-based Ion Separation Techniques

Dandan Yang, Xin Lan, Minglin Zheng, Leilei Zhang, Suiyi Zhu, Mingxin Huo

2026.12.17Environmental Science-Water Research & Technology

DOI: 10.1039/d5ew00520e

Abstract

A hydrothermal process purifies nickel-plating solution. The purified solution is downcycled for nickel plating on iron substrates, generating readily filterable jarosite/alunite particles with minimal nickel loss.

Citation format

YANG, Dandan, et al. Downcycling of real electroplating sludge into nickel-rich solution for chemical nickel-plating. Environmental Science-Water Research & Technology, 2026, 12(2): 577–587.