Engineered porous material recovers rare earths from industrial wastewater

Researchers have developed an engineered porous material that recovers valuable rare earth elements from industrial wastewater. The approach could reduce reliance on primary mining for materials used in EVs, wind turbines and medical imaging.

• Material captures rare earth elements from industrial wastewater
• Rare earths are used in EVs, turbines and medical equipment
• Approach could cut demand for primary mining