Review and prospects of numerical simulation in electrochemical metallurgy

Electrochemical metallurgy can, which consume green electricity and reduce carbon dioxide emissions, has been researched extensively. Traditional carbon reduction methods for metal oxides are widely used in the industry, but they produce large amounts of carbon dioxide. With the accelerated development of renewable energy-generated electricity, the future of electrochemical metallurgy lies in the use of lowcarbon electricity from wind, solar, and hydroelectric power in metal recover. This article reviews the research progress on electrochemical metallurgical simulation technology, with a focus on the development prospects of low-carbon electrochemical reduction technology. Electrochemical metallurgical simulation technology includes modeling of electromagnetic effects, magnetic and electric fields, concentration gradients, and ion migration. The simulation results can be used to optimize electrochemical process parameters and improve electrochemical metallurgical efficiency. Further research is needed in this field to improve simulation accuracy and expand the application of electrochemical metallurgy in the context of sustainable development. CO 2023 The Korean Society of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.