| Title |
Advancing phytomining: Harnessing plant potential for sustainable rare earth element extraction |
| ID_Doc |
7328 |
| Authors |
Rabbani, M; Rabbani, MT; Muthoni, F; Sun, Y; Vahidi, E |
| Title |
Advancing phytomining: Harnessing plant potential for sustainable rare earth element extraction |
| Year |
2024 |
| Published |
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| DOI |
10.1016/j.biortech.2024.130751 |
| Abstract |
Rare earth elements (REEs) are pivotal for advanced technologies, driving a surge in global demand. Import dependency on clean energy minerals raises concerns about supply chain vulnerabilities and geopolitical risks. Conventional REEs productionis resource -intensive and environmentally harmful, necessitating a sustainable supply approach. Phytomining (agromining) utilizes plants for eco-friendly REE extraction, contributing to the circular economy and exploiting untapped metal resources in enriched soils. Critical parameters like soil pH, Casparian strip, and REE valence influence soil and plant uptake bioavailability. Hyperaccumulator species efficiently accumulate REEs, serving as energy resources. Despite a lack of a comprehensive database, phytomining exhibits lower environmental impacts due to minimal chemical usage and CO 2 absorption. This review proposes phytomining as a system for REEs extraction, remediating contaminated areas, and rehabilitating abandoned mines. The phytomining of REEs offers a promising avenue for sustainable REEs extraction but requires technological advancements to realize its full potential. |
| Author Keywords |
Clean technology; Agromining; Biofuel production; Environmental impacts; CO 2 capturing; Rehabilitating abandoned mines |
| Index Keywords |
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| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED) |
| EID |
WOS:001237885300001 |
| WoS Category |
Agricultural Engineering; Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology; Energy & Fuels |
| Research Area |
Agriculture; Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology; Energy & Fuels |
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