METAL RECOVERY

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Jan 13 2026SCIENCE

Harnessing Microbes to Extract Valuable Metals from Old Gadgets

The push for clean energy has created a huge need for metals. Instead of digging them out of the ground, we can get them from old electronics. This is not only good for the environment but also makes economic sense. Traditional ways of extracting metals from e-waste are not great. They use a lot of

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Nov 24 2024SCIENCE

Recycling Old Batteries and Plastic Together: A New and Simple Way

Did you know that old batteries and plastic waste can be a match made in heaven? Scientists have found a clever way to recycle both at the same time. They mix old batteries with a type of plastic called polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The result? They can get back valuable metals like lithium, nic

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