CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago
A Phyto Finish: Could Seaweed Be Mined for Critical Minerals?
- •NREL scientists are investigating specific seaweed species as a novel, sustainable source for critical minerals essential to clean energy technologies.
- •This early-stage "phyto-mining" research aims to diversify the supply chain for materials used in batteries, solar panels, and wind turbines.
- •Successful development could offer long-term benefits for developers and large power consumers by potentially stabilizing or reducing costs for renewable energy infrastructure components.
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