Bacteria can recover precious metals from electric vehicle batteries – here's how
With an average shelf life of nine years, the coming tsunami of waste EV batteries needs action now.
Sebastien Farnaud, Professor of Bio-innovation and Enterprise, Coventry University •
conversation
June 17, 2021 • ~6 min
June 17, 2021 • ~6 min
Phonon catalysis could lead to a new field
By selectively heating specific phonons without heating the entire material, researchers have enhanced ion diffusion in a way that could have broad applications.
Mary Beth Gallagher | Department of Materials Science and Engineering •
mit
May 28, 2021 • ~6 min
May 28, 2021 • ~6 min
The US is worried about its critical minerals supply chains – essential for electric vehicles, wind power and the nation's defense
Right now, the nation is almost entirely dependent on other countries for minerals that are used in everything from wind turbines to strike fighters and satellites.
Morgan Bazilian, Professor of Public Policy and Director, Payne Institute, Colorado School of Mines •
conversation
April 6, 2021 • ~9 min
April 6, 2021 • ~9 min
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