Gallium, refined
A soft metal recovered from aluminium refining, used in fast power and radio chips. China refines almost all of it and licenses its export.
judged, with a citation claimed, no citationNumber: papers, preprints and grants the feeds collected — unreviewed
Searched for “gallium recovery”, “gallium extraction”, “gallium refining” in titles and abstracts.
All stagesFundamental researchApplied / labPilot / demonstrationEarly commercialAt scaleNewestMost cited
Fundamental research — readiness 1 to 2 of the nine-point scale. Evidence it takes: A paper or preprint on the underlying physics or chemistry; a basic-research grant.
Collected by the feeds
- Sustainable recovery of indium and gallium from secondary resources: a short review
University of Science and Technology Beijing
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOI
- Gallium Extraction Using Surface-Functionalized Carbon-Based Materials: A Mini-Review
Gallium is a critical metal for high-tech industries, with its global demand surging in recent years. Currently, approximately 90% of primary gallium is extracted from Bayer liquor. Chelating resins such as amidoxime sorbents are widely adopted commercial materials for this…
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOI
- From Gallium Adsorption Mechanisms to the Rational Design of Metal–Organic Frameworks for Gallium Recovery
Gallium (Ga) is essential for semiconductor and optoelectronic applications, but high‐purity Ga production and supply remain constrained by limited primary resources. Recovering Ga from wastewater offers an alternative source, yet remains difficult because Ga usually occurs at…
University of Arkansas at FayettevilleRutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOIPDF
- Low-salt closed-loop management of secondary gallium resources: From selective recovery to high-purity upgrading
Zhengzhou UniversityChina University of Mining and Technology
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOI
- Phase transformation and acid leaching kinetics of Na2CO3-activated low-rank coal for gallium recovery
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOI
- Recent Advances in Gallium Recovery from Zinc Metallurgical Residues and Integrated Zn–Pb Materials: From Process Deportment to Selective Recovery and Industrial Integration (2020–2026)
Gallium recovery from zinc-processing residues has expanded rapidly, yet the evidence remains heterogeneous and heavily weighted toward laboratory studies. This structured critical narrative review examines 95 publications issued from January 2020 to July 2026 on gallium…
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOIalso at doi.org
- Synthesis of gallium-imprinted ion-enhanced covalent organic polymer (Ga-IIP-ICP) via a one-step template-directed method for efficient gallium recovery from aqueous systems
Kunming University of Science and Technology
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOI
- Selective gallium recovery from Al–Fe–Si-rich brown corundum fused alumina through integrated matrix activation and staged separation
Zhongyuan University of TechnologyZhengzhou UniversityMinistry of Education of the People's Republic of China
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOI
- Valorization of brown corundum dust via calcium oxide roasting followed by acid leaching: Recovery of gallium and waste reduction potential
Wuhan University of Science and Technology
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOI
- Speciation-guided gallium recovery from acidic and alkaline leachates via functionalized Ti3C2 MXene interfaces
Zhongyuan University of TechnologyZhengzhou UniversityMinistry of Education of the People's Republic of ChinaInstitute of Metallurgy
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOI
- An innovative strategy for gallium recovery from low-rank coal enabled by CO2 decarburization pre-enrichment and acid leaching
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOI
- Gallium recovery from LED phosphors (Y3Al3Ga2O12): a pathway to sustainable urban mining
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOI
- Efficient gallium recovery from electronic wastes via flash Joule heating-induced structure transformation
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOI
- Toward circular Gallium: Recovery pathways from Bayer Liquor, red Mud, fly Ash, and e-waste
Zhongyuan University of TechnologyZhengzhou UniversityMinistry of Education of the People's Republic of China
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOI
- GALLIUM RECOVERY FROM ORES AND SECONDARY RESOURCES (2020–2025): A CRITICAL REVIEW OF PROCESS CHEMISTRY, SELECTIVITY CHALLENGES, AND INDUSTRIAL READINESS
Gallium recovery from primary and secondary resources has attracted increasing attention between 2020 and 2025 due to its relevance for advanced electronic and energy applications; however, this critical review demonstrates that gallium recovery is rarely constrained by…
Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOIPDF
- Selective Gallium Extraction from Bauxite via Resonant Augmented Hydrothermal Leaching (RAHL): Exploiting Debye Temperature Lattice Softening and NQR-Induced Emporie
This paper presents a novel approach to selective gallium extraction from bauxite ore using Resonant Augmented Hydrothermal Leaching (RAHL). The method exploits Debye temperature-dependent lattice softening to enhance the selectivity and efficiency of gallium separation from…
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOIalso at doi.org
- Hydroxyl-rich hypercrosslinked polymer for efficient recovery of gallium
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOI
- Gallium extraction from Bayer liquor using hydroxamic acid-functionalized poly(ethyl acrylate) adsorbents with oriented porous structures
As a waste resource from the aluminum industry, Bayer liquor contains a large amount of gallium (Ga) ions. The recovery of Ga from Bayer liquor is of great significance for resource utilization and obtaining high-value metals.
Guizhou Institute of Technology
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOI
- Prospective Life Cycle Assessment of Aluminum-to-Hydrogen Systems with Gallium Recovery for Heavy Duty Transport
Purdue University West Lafayette
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOI
- Transforming E-Waste Into Strategic Resources: Techno-Economic Analysis of Gallium and By-products Recovery from LEDs via Bioleaching
Abstract The growing demand for gallium in optoelectronics and renewable energy applications raises concerns about supply security and production sustainability. This study evaluates the techno-economic feasibility of recovering gallium and by-products (copper and nickel) from…
Purdue University West LafayetteNational Laboratory of the RockiesUniversity of Utah
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOI
- Hydrogen production using gallium and aluminium waste with spent coffee grounds and tea leaves in seawater
Growing global energy demand and the needs for net-zero alternatives require efficient hydrogen (H2) production. Using the aluminium-water reaction with aluminium from waste sources, this project aims to determine the optimal aluminum–gallium (Al-Ga) ratio to maximise H₂ yield…
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOIalso at doi.org
- Dithiourea-bridged cross-linked COF-COF for efficient and selective gallium recovery
Kunming University of Science and Technology
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOI
- Fermentation-Based Oxalic Acid Production for Sustainable Gallium Recovery from Electronic Waste
FH MünsterUniversity of KaiserslauternUniversity of Koblenz and Landau
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOIPDF
- Thermodynamics and kinetics of gallium extraction from a leachate of brown corundum dust
Wuhan University of Science and TechnologyState Key Laboratory of Refractories and Metallurgy
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOI
- Review of Gallium Extraction Methods: From State-of-the-Art to Sustainable Approaches
This article provides an in-depth overview of techniques for extracting gallium from strategic sources, with a focus on industrial residues such as coal fly ash, aluminum industry waste, bauxite residues, and Bayer liquor. Conventional hydrometallurgical processes, including acid…
Higher Institute of Mining, Industry and GeologyInstitut de Recherche Agronomique de Guinée
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOI
- Fundamental insights into gallium leaching for sustainable electronic waste recovery
This study systematically concerns the leaching behavior and dissolution kinetics of gallium (Ga). The objective was to identify sustainable leaching agents by incorporating organic acid reagents. Using a novel approach involving pH-adjusted experiments, the findings elucidated…
FH MünsterUniversity of KaiserslauternUniversity of Applied Sciences Kaiserslautern
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOIPDF
- Enhancement of gallium recovery from waste LEDs via biogenic lixiviants produced by mixed microbial community
Guangdong University of TechnologyGuangdong Polytechnic of Environmental Protection Engineering
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOI
- Fast joule heating-enabled activation of coal gangue for high-efficiency lithium and gallium extraction
China University of Mining and Technology
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOI
- Ionic liquid assisted extraction of gallium and recovery of valuable metals from spent LED lights
• Recovery of Ga, Au, Cu from spent LEDs using Cyphos IL 104 as extractant. • Ga is extracted as R 3 R'P + GaCl 4 − , confirmed by 31 P NMR. • Recovery of Ga and Cu as oxide nanoparticles and Au as gold nanoparticles. • Extractant is recyclable with negligible loss in extraction…
Indian Institute of Technology RoorkeeHelmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-RossendorfHelmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOI
- Hydrometallurgical recovery of gallium from gallium-containing secondary resources: Leaching, separation and purification
Wuhan University of TechnologyPanzhihua University
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOI
- Sustainable gallium recovery using functionalized chitosan-based adsorbents: Comparative evaluation of single and multiple hydroxamic acids on adsorption capacity and selectivity
Zhengzhou UniversityZhongyuan University of TechnologyMinistry of Education of the People's Republic of ChinaLuoyang Institute of Science and Technology
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOI
- Review on Gallium in Coal and Coal Waste Materials: Exploring Strategies for Hydrometallurgical Metal Recovery
Gallium, a critical and strategic material for advanced technologies, is anomalously enriched in certain coal deposits and coal by-products. Recovering gallium from solid residues generated during coal production and utilization can yield economic benefits and positive…
Jagiellonian UniversityAGH University of Krakow
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOIPDF
- Gallium recovery from red mud: Integration of solvent extraction and siderophore assisted technologies
Gallium (Ga) recovery from the red mud, though important has never been successful due to several technical and economic reasons such as contaminant interference and the high cost of membranes due to their faster saturation resulting in the clogging of membranes with…
Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-RossendorfHelmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource TechnologyIndian Institute of Technology Delhi
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOI
- Synthesis of hexagonal mesoporous silica from coal fly ash and their evaluation as adsorbent for gallium recovery
Huaibei Mining (China)Hefei University of TechnologyAnhui Institute of Information TechnologyWuhu Institute of TechnologyUniversity of Science and Technology of China
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOI
- Efficient recovery of gallium(Ⅲ) from alkaline solution by electrosorption using biomass-derived carbon aerogel electrodes
China University of Mining and TechnologyBeijing General Research Institute of Mining and MetallurgyState Key Laboratory of Mineral Processing
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOI
- Gallium–Carbon: A Universal Composite for Sustainable 3D Printing of Integrated Sensor–Heater–Battery Systems in Wearable and Recyclable Electronics
This study presents a novel three-dimensional (3D) printable gallium-carbon black-styrene isoprene styrene block copolymer (Ga-CB-SIS), offering a versatile solution for the rapid fabrication of stretchable and integrated sensor-heater-battery systems in wearable and recyclable…
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOI
- A Review of the Current State of Research on Gallium Recovery from Bayer Liquor
Shenyang University of Technology
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOI
- Efficient separation and recovery of gallium from GaAs scraps by alkaline oxidative leaching, cooling crystallization and cyclone electrowinning
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOI
- Cross-linked amidoxime porous resin for selective gallium separation in Bayer solutions: Reaction mechanism and kinetic study
Sichuan UniversityPanzhihua UniversityChengdu Design & Research Institute of Building Materials Industry (China)State Key Laboratory of Vanadium and Titanium Resources Comprehensive UtilizationChengdu University of Technology
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOI
- Recovery technologies for indium, gallium, and germanium from end-of-life products (electronic waste) – A review
Centre National de la Recherche ScientifiqueInstitut de physique du globe de ParisUniversité Paris Cité
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOI
- Pulse cyclone electrowinning of gallium recovery for higher current efficiency and lower energy consumption
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOI
- Preparation of novel amidoxime resin and its performance in gallium (III) extraction from Bayer liquor
Gallium is a scattered metal widely used in high-tech fields, and is mainly obtained from Bayer liquor by resin adsorption method. However, the adsorption/desorption rate of commercial adsorbents is slow, and the adsorbents reported in the literature have the disadvantages of…
Nankai UniversityInstitute of New Materials
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOIPDF