“…This increase in demand poses challenges to their supply chains and has an environmental impact. [3][4][5][6][7][8][9] Conventional metal recovery methods, such as solvent extraction, 10,11 adsorption, 12,13 ion exchange, 14,15 and electrowinning, 16,17 come with signicant drawbacks, including toxic waste creation, high costs, energy demands, and the need for large amounts of extractants. Therefore, there's a pressing need for an eco-friendly, efficient, and less extractant-dependent separation method to lessen environmental impact.…”