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| Title | Rare Earth Elements and Critical Materials: Uses and Availability |
| Publication Type | Book Chapter |
| Year of Publication | 2021 |
| Authors | Penchoff, D. A., C. B. Sims, and T. L. Windus |
| Book Title | Rare Earth Elements and Actinides: Progress in Computational Science Applications |
| Volume | 1388 |
| Chapter | 3 |
| Pagination | 63-74 |
| Date Published | 2021-10 |
| Publisher | American Chemical Society |
| City | Washington, DC |
| ISBN Number | ISBN13: 9780841298255 eISBN: 9780841298248 |
| Keywords | critical materials, REE |
| Abstract | Rare Earth Elements (REEs) are essential elements in critical materials for the economy and national security. This chapter explores REEs’ classifications, importance, abundance, resources and challenges, and the need for solutions and alternatives. REEs’ production, reserves, world markets, and net import reliance is discussed. Applications of REEs to clean energy, electronics, and defense are highlighted. |
| URL | https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/bk-2021-1388.ch003 |
| DOI | 10.1021/bk-2021-1388.ch003 |
| Full Text | Rare Earth Elements (REEs) are essential elements in critical materials for the economy and national security. This chapter explores REEs’ classifications, importance, abundance, resources and challenges, and the need for solutions and alternatives. REEs’ production, reserves, world markets, and net import reliance is discussed. Applications of REEs to clean energy, electronics, and defense are highlighted. |
