Seaweed and Algae Could Be Source of Critical Minerals…and Bacon?
Researchers study methods to extract rare earths and platinum group metals from ocean biomass.
Seaweed and Algae Could Be Source of Critical Minerals…and Bacon?
Technologies
Start-up Develops Electric Motor Without Rare Earths and Copper
Start-up Develops Electric Motor Without Rare Earths and Copper
British company AEM raises 29 million dollars in investment—aluminum to replace critical raw materials. Electric motors with rare earth magnets have so far been superior due to their high efficiency and small footprint.
How Gallium Could Facilitate Injections and Blood Sampling
How Gallium Could Facilitate Injections and Blood Sampling
Minimizing the risk of injury and transmission of diseases: An injection needle that softens when inserted.
How Gallium Could Make the Chemical Industry Greener
How Gallium Could Make the Chemical Industry Greener
Scientists develop liquid catalyst that could save energy and CO2 emissions in numerous production processes.
World’s Thinnest Materials Set to Advance Space Technology
World’s Thinnest Materials Set to Advance Space Technology
An international research team is developing high-tech materials based on rare earths for satellite sensors, radiation protection, and quantum computers.
USGS Advances Study on Critical Mineral Resources in Mine Tailings
USGS Advances Study on Critical Mineral Resources in Mine Tailings
The Survey provides states with $2 million to find Critical Minerals.