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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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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Exploring the Use of Plants to Extract Nickel from Soils for Sustainable Mining
02:10 • 2min
3
Utilizing Plants to Extract Nickel from Soil for Green Technology
04:29 • 4min