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Breakthrough in Recycling Rare Earth Metals from E-waste

A small molecule that naturally serves as a binding site for metals in enzymes also proves useful for separating certain rare earth metals from each other. In a proof of concept, the process extracts europium directly from fluorescent powder in used energy-saving lamps in much higher quantities than existing methods. The researchers are now working on expanding their approach to other rare earth metals. They are in the process of founding a start-up to put the recycling of these raw materials into practice. (Learn More) 

New Extremely Fast Carbon Storage Technology

Researchers from The University of Texas at Austin have developed a new method to store captured carbon dioxide much faster than current methods, and without harmful chemicals.This technique involves creating carbon dioxide hydrates, which trap CO2 in an ice-like form for safe storage in the ocean. It's significantly faster than existing methods and avoids the environmental drawbacks of chemical accelerants. This chemical-free process, utilizing magnesium as a catalyst, holds promise for large-scale carbon capture and storage as a key tool in combating climate change. (Learn More)

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