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

Une percée majeure recycle les terres rares avec 99 % de pureté

FRANCE 24

Le chimiste franco-américain Dr Gauthier Deblonde a mis au point une méthode durable à base d’eau pour extraire les terres rares des déchets électroniques. Sa technique atteint une pureté de 99 % sans acides corrosifs, rendant le recyclage des aimants de téléphones et d’éoliennes efficace et écologique.

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