The Elements of Innovation Discovered
The Elements of Innovation Discovered
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Vanadium, which is in high demand today for its ability to strengthen steel alloys – specifically for manufacturing high-strength, low alloy rebar used in earthquake-resistant construction around the globe, as well as automotive, aerospace and military applications – is gradually gaining ground in the renewable energy sector. The hard, silvery-gray metal is the 22nd most abundant element in the Earth's crust, though it is rarely found naturally in its metallic form. Ins...
USA Rare Earth LLC and Texas Mineral Resources Corp. May 26 reported another milestone along the path to developing a rare earths and critical minerals mine and processing facility in the United States. Texas Mineral Resources is an El Paso, Texas-based mineral exploration company targeting the heavy rare earths and other technology and industrial minerals found at Round Top, and USA Rare Earth is a New York City based company that is funding the project's development. The...
A bit of graphene could double the strength of carbon fiber while reducing the cost of this material prized for its strength-to-weight ratio. About half the weight of aluminum but much stronger and rigid, carbon fiber is an ideal material for aircraft, sporting and safety equipment. At more than $10 a pound, however, this material has yet to compete with aluminum, which sells for less than $1/lb, for most commercial applications. The aerospace sector, where carbon fiber's supe...
From facemasks to "Full Metal Jackets", virus killing copper clothing is an emerging fashion trend for people looking to protect themselves as they venture out from the COVID-19 lockdown. Copper has been used to ward off illnesses for centuries and recent scientific research has confirmed that coronavirus and other microbes do not live long on copper surfaces. Now, clothing companies are weaving this antiviral metal into wearable textiles. United Kingdom-based Copper Clothing...
Up next on the cohort of companies included in the Prospect Mining Studio lineup is Carbon Upcycling Technologies; a company that believes carbon is a resource, not a problem, and is developing a system that could lead to new methods of transforming emissions into carbon nanoparticle additives for commercial applications. By utilizing carbon dioxide emissions to cultivate nanoparticles that can enhance materials like concrete, plastics and batteries, the Calgary,...
