[Figure 2] (IMAGE) National Research Council of Science & Technology Caption Rare earth metal recovery performance from fibrous materials / Effect of pH on the rare earth recovery performance of fibers for (a) Nd3+ and (b) Dy3+ ions. The initial concentration and adsorbent dosage for each rare earth metal ion were 1000 mg/L and 0.5 g/L, and the reaction time was 24 hours without any pH adjustment. Recovery efficiency of the material for low concentrations of (c) Nd3+ and (d) Dy3+ ions. Isothermal equilibrium curves of the material for (e) Nd3+ and (f) Dy3+ ions. Contact time is 24 hours and performed without pH adjustment. Recovery kinetics curves of CSCF for (g) Nd3+ and (h) Dy3+ ions. Initial concentration is 1000 mg/L and performed without pH adjustment. (i) Maximum recovery capacity (qm) of Nd3+ and Dy3+ of the adsorbent material and (j) recovery rate constant k compared to the adsorbents reported in the top papers. Credit Korea Institute of Science and Technology Usage Restrictions The sources of photos and research results from KIST must be specified. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.