Learn more about Critical Materials and Minerals
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March 26, 2019Plutonium-244 is a highly valuable nuclear material used in applications such as nuclear forensics and medical research.Office of Environmental Management
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March 22, 2019ARPA-E projects to develop new technologies for high performance heat exchangers, components.Energy.gov
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March 19, 2019With its unique landscape and national and state parks, Moab is a tourist destination for adventurers and nature enthusiasts.Office of Environmental Management
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March 8, 2019Three types of water molecules form around a platinum-based ion, offering insights for waste processing and metal refining.Basic Energy Sciences
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Press ReleasesFebruary 20, 2019Mo-99 is such a critical tool in healthcare. Doctors count on it every day - Secretary Rick PerryEnergy.gov
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Press ReleasesFebruary 15, 2019New battery recycling center will speed battery recycling and reduce U.S. dependence on foreign sources of critical materials.Energy.gov
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Success StoryFebruary 6, 2019A new metal composite for heat exchangers could improve energy conversion and cut costs in CSP plants.Success Stories
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January 17, 2019Efforts aim to reclaim and recycle critical materials from lithium-based battery technology used in consumer electronics, defense, and more.Energy.gov
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December 18, 2018DOE issued an NOI for a funding opportunity focused on recovering rare earths and critical materials from domestic coal resources.Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office
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December 6, 2018Fundamental understanding of selective recognition and separation of lanthanide ions by chelating agents is of crucial importance for advancingBasic Energy Sciences