Rare-earth recycling needs market intervention

Nd–Fe–B permanent magnets are essential for the transition to clean energy and mobility. Given the burgeoning demand for neodymium and other rare earths, we discuss the role of recycling and the need for government intervention in securing a sustainable rare-earth supply. Nd-Fe-B permanent magnets a...

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Published in:Nature reviews. Materials Vol. 6; no. 6; pp. 459 - 461
Main Authors: Binnemans, Koen, McGuiness, Paul, Jones, Peter Tom
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: London Nature Publishing Group UK 01.06.2021
Nature Publishing Group
Subjects:
639/301/1005/1007
639/638/224
Biomaterials
Chemistry and Materials Science
Clean energy
Clean technology
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Condensed Matter Physics
Materials Science
Nanotechnology
Neodymium
Optical and Electronic Materials
Permanent magnets
Rare earth elements
Recycling
Trace elements
ISSN:2058-8437, 2058-8437
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Summary:Nd–Fe–B permanent magnets are essential for the transition to clean energy and mobility. Given the burgeoning demand for neodymium and other rare earths, we discuss the role of recycling and the need for government intervention in securing a sustainable rare-earth supply. Nd-Fe-B permanent magnets are essential for the transition to clean energy and mobility. Given the burgeoning demand for neodymium and other rare earths, this Comment discusses the role of recycling and the need for government intervention in securing a sustainable rare-earth supply.
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ISSN:2058-8437
2058-8437
DOI:10.1038/s41578-021-00308-w