Researchers have developed a new chemical separation method that is vastly more efficient than conventional processes, opening the door to faster discovery of new elements, easier nuclear fuel ...

The past October marked an exciting time for those in the field of isotopic science. Two brand new approaches to isolate and enrich light elements have been reported. Although a variety of elements ...

In nanoscale particle research, precise control and separation have long been a bottleneck in biotechnology. Researchers at the University of Oulu have now developed a new method that improves ...

Mindset and economics, not technical feasibility, often block greener solvent adoption; method developers should be ...

From cell phones to wind turbines and missile defense systems, modern technologies depend on critical minerals like rare ...

Common magnets can pull rare earth metals from water and start crystal formation, offering a lower-energy alternative to ...