Rare earth metals (e.g., yttrium, scandium), platinum group metals, gold, vanadium, cesium, and tungsten.
Methods discussed included supercritical fluid extraction and biosorption of precious metals.
Research also highlighted hydrometallurgical schemes for pure copper extraction from waste materials. Strategic & Sustainable Importance
As the industrial demand for REEs grows, especially for carbon-neutral technologies, the focus has shifted toward finding alternative and sustainable sources.
Rare earth metals (e.g., yttrium, scandium), platinum group metals, gold, vanadium, cesium, and tungsten.
Methods discussed included supercritical fluid extraction and biosorption of precious metals.
Research also highlighted hydrometallurgical schemes for pure copper extraction from waste materials. Strategic & Sustainable Importance
As the industrial demand for REEs grows, especially for carbon-neutral technologies, the focus has shifted toward finding alternative and sustainable sources.