New bioeconomy funding program
New funding program bioeconomy - biorefineries for the extraction of raw materials from waste and wastewater: “Bio-Ab-Cycling” As part of the new ERDF funding program “Bioeconomy”, the Ministry of the Environment supports the construction and implementation of modular “biorefineries” with environmental technologies and bio-intelligent solutions scientific support. In the biorefineries ("Bio"), waste or wastewater ("Ab") should be used as raw material sources and the [...]
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Extraction of rare earths from mine water
Scientists find an efficient way of extracting rare earths from acidic mine water. Penn State University researchers developed a two-step treatment process for acid mine drainage that enabled them to extract higher concentrations of rare earth elements with lower amounts of chemicals than before. In an article published in the Chemical Engineering Journal, the [...]
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Chinese scientists are researching the formation of rare earth elements
Chinese Scientists Research the Formation of Rare Earth Elements Have scientists found out why China is so rich in rare earths that the world's smartphones need? Chinese geologists think they have a formula that could help increase control of the marketplace with the elements that hi-tech industries depend on. The simple combination of sound that [...]
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Scientists are searching for clues about climate change in Canada's gold mines
Scientists Search for Clues to Climate Change in Canada's Gold Mines In gold mines near Fairbanks, Alaska, scientists are looking for something precious - and it's not metal. They search layers of ancient sediments for clues as to how the region's climate has changed during times of prehistoric global warming. The proof of this [...]
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A student from the University of Alberta discovers a previously unknown mineral in a diamond
A University of Alberta student discovers a previously completely unknown mineral in a diamond The discovery of the unusual new mineral goldsmithite raises strange questions about the earth's mantle. A new and strange mineral was discovered by graduate student Nicole Meyer at the University of Alberta. The one with the mineral name Goldschmidtit in honor of the founder [...]
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ISE - Rare Earth Elements Market Report for September 2019
ISE - Rare Earth Elements Market Report for September 2019 The REE market is recovering, the industry report assumes that the prices for REE will continue to rise in the second half of the year. On September 20, 2019, the report of the China Rare Earth Industry Index (hereinafter referred to as "the report"), which was jointly published by the China Economic [...]
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Scientists are studying one of the most interesting raw material provinces in the world ”.
Scientists are studying one of the most interesting raw material provinces in the world ”. South African and German researchers are about to carry out scientific drilling in the Bushveld Complex, the largest mining area in the world. Her aim is to clarify several unsolved scientific questions related to the formation of the unique rock body and the associated mineral deposits. According to Freddie Roelofse, Associate Professor at […]
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According to Apple, the new iPhone generation consists of 25% of recycled rare earth elements
The new generation of iPhones is made up of 25% recycled rare earth elements, according to Apple Tech giant Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) has announced that it will use 100% recycled rare earth elements in the new iPhones, which are used in all major Components are included. As in the environmental reports for the new iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and [...]
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MIT engineers build advanced microprocessors from carbon nanotubes.
MIT engineers build advanced microprocessors from carbon nanotubes. The new approach uses the same manufacturing processes as silicon chips and offers decisive advances in the development of next-generation computers. After years of overcoming numerous design and manufacturing challenges, MIT researchers have developed a modern microprocessor made from carbon nanotube transistors that is widely recognized as a faster, more environmentally friendly alternative to their [...]
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Stuttgart physicists unambiguously prove a supercontest body for the first time
For the first time, physicists from Stuttgart unequivocally identify a super-solid Exotic quantum matter is crystal and super-liquid at the same time. Supersolids describe a state of aggregation that can be simplified as solid and liquid at the same time. Over the past few years, real competition has broken out to prove this exotic quantum matter. A team around Prof. Tilman Pfau and Tim [...]
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