articleResources Conservation and RecyclingJan 18, 2025HYBRID OA

Bioleaching for the recovery of rare earth elements from industrial waste: A sustainable approach

KJKhyati JoshiSMSara MagdouliSKSatinder Kaur Brar

York University · University of Ottawa

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Abstract

• Rare Earth Elements (REEs) are vital for modern technology and renewable energy. • Industrial waste is a promising alternative for REEs. • Conventional REE extraction methods are environmentally harmful. • Bioleaching offers a sustainable, eco-friendly method for REEs recovery. • Bioleaching requires optimization for higher REE recovery efficiency. Rare earth elements (REEs) play an important role in various high-tech technologies, including renewable energy systems, electronics, and catalytic converters. The increasing demand for REEs, coupled with their limited and geographically constrained natural deposits, necessitates the exploration of alternative sources. Industrial wastes including electronic waste,…

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  • Bioleaching
  • Waste management
  • Rare earth
  • Earth (classical element)
  • Environmental science
  • Sustainable development
  • Natural resource economics
  • Engineering
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