Efficient Rare Earth Separation Technology
Abstract
Reactive Innovations, LLC and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) have demonstrated an innovative improved process for extracting and separating light rare earth metals (La, Ce, Sm, Nd, Pr) from solution. Rare earth metals are valued for their unique magnetic, optical and catalytic properties. These materials are used in many clean energy technologies including wind turbines, electric vehicles, photovoltaic thin films and fluorescent lighting. Currently, China produces 95-97% of the world supply of rare earth metals and oxides, but is reducing exports and increasing prices to foreign consumers. The global impact of these restrictions is greatest in countries with large high-tech manufacturing sectors such as Japan, the USA and Germany.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Aug 05, 2014
- Source ID
- 10.1149/ma2014-02/25/1494
Entities
People
- David Hatchett
- Karen D. Jayne
- Kyle Boutin
- Michael C. Kimble