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Wednesday, January 16, 2013

DOE Opens Innovation Hub for Critical Materials

DOE Opens Innovation Hub for Critical Materials

Led by Ames National Lab, DOE researchers will look for alternatives to rare earth metals used in wind turbines, hybrid cars, lights, and other energy products.
The Department of Energy has created a research lab dedicated to averting a supply crunch of rare earth elements and other economically important raw materials.http://www.technologyreview.com/view/509996/doe-opens-innovation-hub-for-critical-materials/

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