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Battelle Researchers Demonstrate Biotech Breakthrough for Rare Earth Element Separation
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Fusion42 · 2 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Battelle researchers demonstrated a biotech method using engineered calcium-binding proteins to selectively separate rare earth elements with over 90% purity and yield, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional rare earth processing methods critical to domestic supply chains.
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You must re-evaluate your materials sourcing if you produce magnets or components reliant on rare earths. This protein-based separation tech could cut costs and reliance on traditional mining, opening new local supply options for your products.
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