Preparation of Metal Compounds—from Fundamental Mechanisms to Circular Economy Applications
A special issue of Metals (ISSN 2075-4701).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 41
Special Issue Editor
Interests: metal compounds; synthesis process; metal oxidation dissolution; crystallization; ultrasonic technology; unconventional technology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Metal compounds, as core products of deep metal processing, serve as critical functional materials in strategic industries such as new energy, electronic information, and national defense. Their preparation processes directly influence material performance and industrial application efficiency. Conventional metallurgical and synthetic methods often face bottlenecks such as limited reaction kinetics, low impurity removal efficiency, and high energy consumption/emissions. Therefore, enhancing metal compound preparation, including oxidative dissolution, crystallization control, and impurity separation, is pivotal for achieving efficient, low-carbon, and green metal resource conversion.
This Special Issue aims to systematically explore the scientific mechanisms and engineering applications of cutting-edge technologies in metal compound preparation, facilitating their transition from laboratory research to industrial production and supporting circular economy and sustainable development goals.
This Special Issue focuses on cutting-edge advances in metal compound preparation, including, but not limited to, the following topics:
- Synthesis mechanisms of metal compounds enhanced by advanced preparation technologies.
- Efficient recycling of secondary resources and green preparation.
- Energy saving and pollution control in the preparation of metal compounds.
We welcome original research articles and reviews that contribute to the advancement this field. Join us in advancing ultrasonic technology for sustainable metal compound production.
Dr. Thiquynhxuan Le
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- advanced preparation technology
- preparation of metal compounds
- oxidative dissolution
- crystallization process
- impurity removal
- secondary resources
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