A direct reduction of NiO into Ni was investigated by using glucose as reductant under mild hydrothermal conditions. The results showed that NiO can be reduced completely to Ni at 250 �C in the presence of NaOH  . Meanwhile, glucose was converted into value-added chemicals, such as lactic acid and acetic acid. A possible mechanism for reduction of NiO into Ni with glucose under alkaline hydrothermal conditions was proposed  . The method provides a possible low-carbon and economical choice for reducing agent in Ni smelting.

Potential technology with low energy cost in Ni smelting based on direct reduction of NiO to Ni with glucose under hydrothermal conditions

248th National Meeting (2014)

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