Waste Zn–C cell powder has been used as second resource.
Mn(II)–Zn(II) separation from leachate of waste Zn–C cell powder by solvent extraction technique.
Extraction by organophosphorous extractant and stripping by mineral acids.
A flow sheet development for Mn(II)–Zn(II) mutual separation involving Cyanex 302.
Waste management for environmental protection and producing value-added product.