Ocean-Floor Sediments as a Resource of Rare Earth Elements: An Overview of Recently Studied Sites

The rare earth elements (REE), comprising 15 elements of the lanthanum series (La-Lu) together with yttrium (Y) and scandium (Sc), have become of particular interest because of their use, for example, in modern communications, renewable energy generation, and the electrification of transport. Howeve...

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Main Authors: Jelena Milinovic, Francisco J. L. Rodrigues, Fernando J. A. S. Barriga, Bramley J. Murton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Minerals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/11/2/142