Emmert and Bandara Recover Rare Earth Elements
By MPI October 16, 2015
With support from the Center for Resource Recovery and Recycling (CR3), Marion Emmert, assistant professor of chemistry, chemical engineering, and mechanical engineering at WPI, and postdoctoral fellow H.M. Dhammika Bandara have developed a method of chemically extracting rare earths from the drive units and motors of discarded electric and hybrid cars. The goal is to recycle rare earths that would otherwise be lost in a sustainable and efficient manner.
For more details on their novel research and the full news release, read Engines of Change: WPI Team Recovers Rare Earth Elements from Discarded Motors of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles.
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