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The Feds Are Trying to Get Plants to Mine Metal Through Their Roots
Mar 22, 2024
Exploring phyto mining, where plants absorb metals like nickel from soil. US gov investing in using plants for sustainable mining to support renewable energy. Hyperaccumulator plants can efficiently extract nickel for green technology.
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- Phytomining using hyperaccumulator plants can extract metals like nickel from soils for renewable energy needs.
- Phytomining has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and clean contaminated soils while supplying battery materials.
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Exploring Phyto Mining with Plants for Nickel Extraction
Scientists are exploring phyto mining, a method that uses plants to extract metals from soils. Hyper accumulators, plants that absorb high amounts of metals, are being investigated for their potential in extracting nickel. The US government is providing funding to explore using plants to extract nickel from American soils to increase the domestic supply. This method could reduce the need for traditional mining and imports while supporting the renewable energy transition.
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