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The chemical process for synthesis of Nd(TFSI)3 from Nd2O3 and hydrogen-cation-based ionic liquid (HTFSI) is described. The electrochemical behavior and the electrodeposition of neodymium in hydrogen-cation-based ionic liquid are investigated. The cyclic voltammetric measurements are conducted and discussed to show one-step reduction of the trivalent neodymium ion in hydrogen-cation-based ionic liquid. The electrodeposition of neodymium in hydrogen-cation-based ionic liquid is carried out using a two-electrode system with copper cathode and neodymium anode. Furthermore, the electrodeposits from are investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive X- ray analysis (EDX).","abstract_html":"Neodymium has widespread applications in magnets, electronics, optical and laser materials. Currently, neodymium is produced using high-temperature molten salts processes that are very energy intensive and costly. 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