Insights into the rare earth element potential of coal combustion by-products from western Canada
Brendan Bishop, Karthik Ramachandran Shivakumar, Daniel S. Alessi, Leslie J. Robbins
Abstract
Rare earth elements are required for the energy transition and new sources will be needed to meet projected demand. Coal combustion by-products could be a promising, near-term source of rare earth elements.
Topics & Concepts
CoalRare earthCombustionRare-earth elementCoal combustion productsEnvironmental scienceEarth (classical element)Earth scienceElement (criminal law)Natural resource economicsAstrobiologyMining engineeringWaste managementGeologyEngineeringChemistryPolitical sciencePhysicsEconomicsLawOrganic chemistryMathematical physicsCoal and Its By-productsGeochemistry and Elemental AnalysisRecycling and utilization of industrial and municipal waste in materials production