The Elements of Innovation Discovered
The Elements of Innovation Discovered
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New process skips toxic solvents in rare earth recovery and exposes new magnet chemistries. In a leap toward a more circular economy, researchers at IOCB Prague have unveiled a novel method of recycling rare earths that uses only water and a specially designed molecule to separate metals from used magnets. This approach bypasses the complexities, hazardous acids, organic solvents, and high-temperature treatments typically used in conventional separation and recovery. It...
MIT scientists forge Foundation Alloy with solid-state tech that reinvents high-performance alloys production. A team of scientists from MIT has forged a new company that is redefining how metals are made – engineering ultra-high-performance metal alloys – including chromium, cobalt, molybdenum, and tungsten – with a streamlined production process that doesn't rely on melting raw materials. The potential of this alloy-making technology to modernize the manufacturing of a wid...
Adds magnetotellurics to its AI-powered ExoSphere mineral exploration platform. Global mining companies that are already impressed with the avant-garde subsurface imaging technologies offered by Fleet Space Technologies can now gain a clearer picture of buried rock formations as they explore for orebodies enriched with the highly demanded but harder-to-find minerals and metals critical to high-tech, clean energy, and everyday living. "At Fleet Space, we're building the next...
Company will share wonder material's advantages at Advanced Materials Show in the UK. Showcasing the performance and versatility of its Fractal Graphene, HydroGraph Clean Power Inc. will present its proprietary nanomaterial and patented production process at the Advanced Materials Show in Birmingham, United Kingdom. As industries worldwide pursue lighter, stronger, and more efficient materials, graphene has emerged as a leading candidate to meet rising demands for durability,...
Test near remote island marks a first in ultra-deep critical mineral recovery. Japan is set to commence a trial representing the world's deepest attempt at rare earth element (REE) extraction from the ocean floor. Scheduled for January 2026, the operation will involve the retrieval of mineral-rich sediment from a depth of 5,500 meters (3.4 miles), marking an unprecedented milestone in subsea mining. Currently, China dominates the global rare earths market, controlling nearly...
Nano One expands strategy to support local production through licensing. Positioned to capitalize on soaring global demand for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode active materials (CAM), Nano One Materials Corp. is doubling down on its strategic vision for scalable, low-impact, and locally sourced LFP production – advancing a licensing-based model that aligns with recent international energy and critical mineral strategies. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, w...
Quino and TerraFlow team up on organic flow batteries for AI data center and microgrid energy storage. As demand for increased power and grid resilience surges during this global energy transition, a Texas-California partnership is quietly challenging the dominance of metal-heavy battery chemistries. TerraFlow Energy Pvt. Ltd., a developer of long-duration storage systems, has joined forces with Quino Energy Inc., a startup commercializing quinone-based electrolytes, to bring...
Innovative electric haulage systems will help mines sustainably achieve ambitious production targets. The race for critical minerals in the U.S. will require accelerated production from local mines – but to do this sustainably and at scale means harnessing smart and innovative technologies. The U.S. is accelerating efforts to increase domestic production of copper, lithium, niobium and rare earths to fuel the energy transition, protect national security, and support high-tech... Full story
Researchers unite across Europe to build next-gen computing circuits. In a pan-European initiative to push quantum computing beyond current physical and performance limits, researchers across Italy, France, and Germany are developing a new class of quantum processors using light instead of electricity, and built on glass instead of silicon. As digital systems push the limits of classical computing, demand has grown for machines that can tackle problems beyond the reach of... Full story
Machine learning helps design materials that lower cooling costs and energy use. With some assistance from machine learning and AI, an international group of scientists has developed materials that can lower the temperature of homes, commercial buildings, and urban landscapes without the costs and energy consumption associated with traditional cooling systems. Known in scientific circles as three-dimensional thermal meta-emitters, these specialized materials leverage the prope... Full story
