The EU intends strengthening the circular flow economy and recycling. But it’s not all that easy. To date, only 1 % of rare earths are being recycled.
Thyssenkrupp supplied the elevators for the One World Trade Center. Neodymium became a problem solver.
Climate neutrality and sustainability are also issues in the mining sector. Solutions for this were presented at Minexpo.
Solar cells not only on open spaces and roofs, but also on cars and mobile devices: Thin-film modules make it possible. Their performance is constantly improving.
Nissan has teamed up with Waseda University to optimize the recycling of rare earths
To generate electrical energy through movement, American researchers have produced a flexible device from liquid gallium and indium.