New method for extraction and separation of rare earth elements from low-grade sources uses a bacterial protein

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By mmillikinOct 11, 2021, 3:30 am212 pts
New research led by scientists at Penn State and the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) demonstrates how a protein isolated from bacteria can provide a more environmentally friendly way to extract rare earth elements from unconventional sources such as mine tailings and e-waste and to separate them…

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