Sustainability applications of rare earths from metallurgy,
This article reviews the applications of REs in traditional metallurgy, biomedicine, magnetism, luminescence, catalysis, and energy storage, where it is surprising to discover the infinite
Special Issue: Rare earth luminescent materials | Light: Science
Trivalent rare earth ions (Ln 3+) have the unique electronic configurations [Xe]4f n (n = 0–14) and numerous energy levels, which endow rare earth luminescent materials with
Suction-cast strategy to enhance hydrogen storage performance of rare
The AB 5 hydrogen storage alloy, composed of rare earth elements, boasts favorable attributes such as facile activation, cost-effectiveness, minimal hysteresis, and rapid
Critical sustainability issues in the production of wind and solar
1. Introduction. Extended implementation of renewable energy technologies is vital to limit global warming. However, there are critical sustainability issues connected to the
Recycling impacts of renewable energy generation-related rare earth
In the development of renewable energy technologies, rare earth resources are key materials in the manufacture of core components such as wind turbines, energy storage batteries, and
Rare earth elements – Analysis
This report provides an outlook for demand and supply for key energy transition minerals including copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt, graphite and rare earth elements. Demand projections encompass both clean energy applications and
Rare Earths 101: Digging Up the Facts, with Jordy Lee
Jordy will give us answers to some key questions about rare earth minerals, which are used widely in clean energy technologies, including wind, solar and energy storage. He''ll help us understand what rare earths are,
Critical materials for the energy transition: Rare earth
The rare earths are of a group of 17 chemical elements, several of which are critical for the energy transition. Neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium and terbium are key to the production of
Rare Earth Elements: A Resource Constraint of the
One group of natural resources that may prove essential for the next generation of electric motors and turbines are the rare earth elements (REEs)—17 elements consisting of scandium, yttrium, and the 15 lanthanides
Executive summary – The Role of Critical Minerals in
The types of mineral resources used vary by technology. Lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese and graphite are crucial to battery performance, longevity and energy density. Rare earth elements are essential for permanent magnets that are
The Energy Transition Will Need More Rare Earth
Mountain Pass mine in California is the only active rare earth mining and processing facility in the U.S. Photo: Tmy350 To limit the global temperature increase to 1.5 degrees C or close to it, all countries must
Executive summary – The Role of Critical Minerals in Clean Energy
The types of mineral resources used vary by technology. Lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese and graphite are crucial to battery performance, longevity and energy density. Rare earth elements
How do we use rare earth elements? | American Geosciences
From the U.S. Geological Survey factsheet, "The Rare Earth Elements - Vital to Modern Technologies and lifestyles": "Rare-earth elements (REEs) are used as components in high
Rare earths: A review of the landscape | MRS Energy
In 2011, almost 70% of China''s rare earth production was used in China.25 Overall, China uses 60% of world''s rare earth production.26 Among the other major consumers is Japan, which consumed 20,175 mt of rare
Mineral requirements for clean energy transitions – The
This report considers a wide range of minerals and metals used in clean energy technologies, including chromium, copper, major battery metals (lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese and graphite), molybdenum, platinum group metals, zinc,