Efficient Li extraction from the roasting-acid leachate is a key step in high-value utilization of large quantities of lithium-rich aluminum electrolytes (LRAEs). This study proposes a stepwise and selective extraction strategy for separating and recycling Al3+/Li+ from the leachate (containing Al/Li/Na/K/Ca sulfates, pH 1.5–3.0). Systematic condition optimizations confirm its feasibility. First, unsaponified di(2-ethylhexyl) phosphoric acid (D2EHPA) is used to extract over 99 % Al3+ from leachate, retaining Li+ (∼2 g/L) in the raffinate. Then, the raffinate pH is adjusted by NaOH, followed by selective Li+ extraction (> 99 %) from concentrated Na+/K+ solutions using 2-ethylhexyl salicylate-trialkyphosphine oxide (ES-TRPO), with separation factors (Li/Na and Li/K) of 169 and 2376, respectively. Under optimal conditions, a single extraction cycle increases the proportions of Al3+/Li+ in the product phase from 19.9 %/8% in the original leachate to 84 %/35 %, respectively. Compared to saponified D2EHPA for treating 1 L leachate, this strategy reduces NaOH consumption by over 100 g, achieving low alkali usage while selectively enriching and recovering Al3+/Li+ with ≤ 5 % Li loss. This study provides a valuable reference for the efficient separation and recovery of valuable metals from secondary resources. Furthermore, the extraction mechanisms of Al3+/Li+ are thoroughly explored.
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