French-American chemist Dr. Gauthier Deblonde has developed a sustainable method using water-based solutions to extract rare earth elements from electronic waste. The technique achieves 99% purity without harsh acids, making the recycling of magnets from phones and wind turbines efficient and environmentally friendly.
(c) USGS
(c) USGS

Un proceso revolucionario recupera tierras raras con 99% de pureza

FRANCE 24

El químico franco-estadounidense Dr. Gauthier Deblonde ha creado un método sostenible con soluciones acuosas para extraer tierras raras de desechos electrónicos. Esta técnica alcanza un 99% de pureza sin ácidos fuertes, permitiendo que el reciclaje de imanes de móviles y turbinas sea eficiente y ecológico.

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