Rapid flash Joule heating technique unlocks efficient rare‑earth element recovery from electronic waste (IMAGE)

Rice University

Rapid flash Joule heating technique unlocks efficient rare‑earth element recovery from electronic waste

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A team of researchers including Rice University’s James Tour and Shichen Xu has developed an ultrafast, one-step method to recover rare earth elements (REEs) from discarded magnets using an innovative approach that offers significant environmental and economic benefits over traditional recycling methods. 

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Photo by Jeff Fitlow/Rice University.

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