Lithium: Powering the Future
Lithium, often termed “white gold,” is paramount in the transition to green energy. As the lightest metal and the least dense solid element, lithium’s high electrochemical potential makes it ideal for battery production. Lithium-ion batteries are not only...
Rare Earth Elements: The Unsung Heroes of the Energy Transition
Rare earth elements (REEs), particularly neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium, and terbium, play a crucial role in the green energy revolution. These elements are key components in the permanent magnets used in wind turbines, electric vehicle motors, and various...
Unsung Heroes: The Minor Metals Shouldering a Major Load
We’ve spent a lot of time talking about the main metals supporting the push to electric vehicles and renewable energy, but there are a handful that always seem to get forgotten. And despite their apparent lack of sex appeal or fame, they’re just as critical to the...