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Battelle Researchers Demonstrate Biotech Breakthrough for Rare Earth Element Separation

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8 September 2026

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Advanced Materials

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United States

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Fusion42 · 8 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Battelle researchers have developed a biotech method using engineered proteins to separate rare earth elements with high purity and yield, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional processes critical for US supply chains in clean energy, electronics, and defense.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Advanced Materials.

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You can now explore protein-based methods to separate rare earths that cut processing steps and reduce environmental costs. Battelle's approach opens a path to scalable, cleaner rare earth supply for sectors like electric vehicles and defence.

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1 source · 8 Sep 2026

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