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Published on: 09/03/2026 - 14:24

Rare earth elements are in great demand around the world and are essential for use in medicine, weapons, digital technologies and energy. China produces ninety-five percent of it today, thanks to cheap labor, huge inventories, and lax environmental regulations. A young French-American scientist has developed a revolutionary process to extract europium from used neon tubes. Its method is faster, cleaner and more sustainable than traditional techniques, and contributes to the recycling of the economy of these essential metals.

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