Combating Plastic Pollution with Ruthenium: A New Upcycling Process
Researchers are developing a new recycling method to enhance material value with new properties.
Combating Plastic Pollution with Ruthenium: A New Upcycling Process
Technologies
Recycling Instead of Disposal: Can Nuclear Waste Become a Raw Material Source?
Recycling Instead of Disposal: Can Nuclear Waste Become a Raw Material Source?
An EU-funded project aims to reduce radioactive waste and recover valuable resources simultaneously.
Chinese Scientists Develop Technology for Greener Rare Earth Extraction
Chinese Scientists Develop Technology for Greener Rare Earth Extraction
Electric currents are expected to help minimize the use of chemicals while improving the efficiency of raw material extraction.
From Data Centers to Rockets: New Material Aims to Cool Energy-Hungry Electronics
From Data Centers to Rockets: New Material Aims to Cool Energy-Hungry Electronics
International research team develops technology based on gallium and other metals.
Microbe Atlas: Making Critical Mineral Mining More Efficient
Microbe Atlas: Making Critical Mineral Mining More Efficient
How do microorganisms interact with minerals, and how can this be harnessed for eco-friendly extraction? A project from Cornell University could bring answers.
Groundbreaking Efficiency: With Rare Earths on the Path to Superconductivity?
Groundbreaking Efficiency: With Rare Earths on the Path to Superconductivity?
Faster power grids and computers, nuclear fusion, fully electric aircraft – new materials with lutetium, yttrium, and other critical minerals could pave the way for technological innovation.