High-Performance Materials Could Mitigate Critical Mineral Risks, Say Researchers
A new perspective from researchers at BAM suggests that developing robust materials from the outset may help address the challenges posed by critical minerals in various technologies.
Researchers at the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) have proposed that the creation of high-performance materials could play a significant role in reducing risks associated with critical minerals.
In their perspective paper, they highlight the importance of these materials in applications such as batteries, hydrogen technologies, wind turbines, and energy conversion processes.
By focusing on robust material development from the beginning, the researchers argue that it may be possible to alleviate some of the supply chain vulnerabilities linked to critical minerals.