AUSTIN, Texas — A more sustainable and eco-friendly technique for obtaining rare earth elements that energize everything from electric vehicle batteries to smartphones could enhance local supply and lessen dependence on expensive imports. A novel approach, created by scholars at The University of Texas at Austin, facilitates the separation and extraction of these highly sought-after elements where […]

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