Role of microorganisms in bioleaching of rare earth elements from primary and secondary resources

In an era of environmental degradation, and water, and mineral scarcity, enhancing microbial function in sustainable mining has become a prerequisite for the future of the green economy. In recent years, the extensive use of rare earth elements (REEs) in green and smart technologies has led to an in...

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Main Authors: Fathollahzadeh, H., Eksteen, J., Kaksonen, A., Watkin, Elizabeth
Format: Journal Article
Published: Springer 2018
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/71186