New study unveils formation secrets of tiny rare earth elements
Date | 25th, Jun 2024 |
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Source | Phys.org - Scientific News Websites |
DESCRIPTION
Researchers from Trinity College Dublin's School of Natural Sciences have revealed a novel route to the formation of bastnäsite, a crucial mineral for the extraction of rare earth elements (REEs). Their work offers promise in one day making the extraction of these REEs more efficient.