Mine-on-a-chip: megascale opportunities for microfluidics in critical materials and minerals recovery | Synapse
January 1, 2025Open Access
Mine-on-a-chip: megascale opportunities for microfluidics in critical materials and minerals recovery
Key Points
Microfluidics can significantly improve the recovery of critical minerals essential for low-carbon energy technologies, and it may boost supply chain efficiency.
The analysis shows that as demand for critical minerals rises, innovative techniques like microfluidics can enhance mineral resource recovery by an estimated 30%.
The analysis employs observational insights into microfluidics implementation across various recovery processes in mineral extraction.
This approach highlights potential advancements in sustainable practices, calling for further exploration into microfluidics for critical minerals.
Abstract
The rising demand of mineral resources essential to the functionality of low-carbon energy technologies – critical minerals – and the security of their supply poses one of the most pressing...