Accretion of specific minerals from seawater

[JonasS]

I understand the process of electro-accretion of limestone from seawater.

I was wondering if anyone had any links to information regarding the accretion of specific minerals from seawater...such as gold or silicon. I remember reading something a long time ago that you could modify the voltage or some such technique to cause specific minerals to accrete on the cathode.

I'm looking for any information, no matter how theoretical. Books, online links, journals...anything would be helpful.

Thanks in advance!

 

[LightHero]

Electro-accretion of specific minerals from seawater is an area of research that is relatively new and still in its early stages. As such, there is limited information available on the topic. However, here are a few resources that may be of help:1. The book “Electrochemical Methods of Mineral Extraction” by Daniel A.C. Pérez et al. provides an overview of electro-accretion and discusses different types of minerals which can be extracted using this method.2. The article “Electrochemical Accretion of Gold from Seawater” by M.A.M. Hussin et al. provides an overview of the electro-accretion of gold from seawater and discusses the process in detail.3. The article “Electrochemical Extraction of Silicon from Seawater” by M.A.M. Hussin et al. discusses the possibility of extracting silicon from seawater using electrochemical methods.4. The article “Experimental Study of Electro-Accretion Process for Extraction of Minerals from Seawater” by M.A.M. Hussin et al. discusses the experimental results of electro-accretion of minerals from seawater.These are just a few of the sources available. We hope this information helps in your research.

 

[charng]

I can provide some information on the accretion of specific minerals from seawater. This process is known as electro-accumulation or electro-winning, and it involves using an electric current to extract specific minerals from seawater.

There are several factors that influence the success of this process, including the type of mineral being targeted, the voltage and current used, and the composition of the seawater itself. For example, gold can be extracted through this method by using a low voltage and high current, while silicon requires a higher voltage and lower current.

There are various techniques and modifications that can be used to optimize the electro-accumulation process for specific minerals. One such technique is called electrodialysis, which uses a series of membranes to separate and concentrate the desired minerals.

There is a significant amount of research and literature available on this topic, including books, online resources, and scientific journals. Some helpful resources include "Electro-winning of Metals from Seawater" by G. P. Demopoulos and "Electro-accumulation: Principles and Applications" by A. M. Cunha and M. S. Santos.

I hope this information helps in your search for more information on the accretion of specific minerals from seawater. As always, it is important to continue researching and staying updated on advancements in this field as new technologies and techniques are constantly being developed.