Rare Earth Elements

Essential Materials for Energy and Sustainable Development

Vipin Kumar Sharma, Mohamed Arezki Mellal

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Year: 2026
• eBook ISBN:
  9781040948743
• Topic: Physical Sciences
• Subtopic: Energy

This book explores the scientific and technological relevance of rare earth elements in energy and sustainability. It covers their roles in clean energy systems, including electric vehicles, wind turbines, and energy storage. Emphasis is placed on material properties, extraction processes, and sector-specific applications. The book also discusses market trends, environmental concerns, and supply chain issues, making it valuable for researchers, students, and professionals in energy and materials science fields. This book explores the vital role of rare earth elements in driving clean energy and sustainable development. Covering topics from mining impacts and global resource distribution to applications in wind energy, solar power, batteries, electric vehicles, and fuel cells, it provides a comprehensive overview of current and emerging technologies. It also examines recycling methods, the circular economy, and potential alternatives to rare earths. Designed for researchers, engineers, and students, the book offers both foundational insights and forward-looking perspectives on rare earth applications in the evolving energy landscape. This book is applicable across various industries, including production, design engineering, automotive, aviation, and defense. It supports researchers in these fields by highlighting the role of rare earth elements in enhancing battery performance, improving energy efficiency, and advancing sustainable technologies such as electric vehicles, wind turbines, and energy storage systems.

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Preface
• Foreword
• Contents
• List of Contributors
• 1 A Review of Sustainable Recovery of Rare Earth Elements: Bridging Resource Security and Circular Economy Goals
• 2 AI-Driven Innovations in Rare Earth Element Processing and Separation Techniques: Towards Precision and Sustainability
• 3 Role of Rare Earth Elements in Electric Vehicles and Sustainable Energy and Mobility Solutions
• 4 Rare Earth Elements in Sustainable Catalysis
• 5 Sustainable Transportation and Rare Earth Elements: Consumer Perception and Purchase Intentions for Electric Vehicles
• 6 Rare Earth Elements in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Emerging Applications for Energy-Efficient and Sustainable Drug Development
• 7 Biotechnological Applications on Interaction of Living Organisms with Rare Earth Elements
• 8 Advanced Applications of Rare Earths Materials in Nuclear Power Plant
• 9 Emerging Technologies in Rare Earth Element (REE) Recycling: A Path to Sustainable Resource Management
• 10 Modern Separation Methods for High-Purity Extraction of Rare Earth and Metal Ions
• 11 Environmental Impact of Rare Earth Mining
• 12 Advanced Machine Learning Techniques for Rare Earth Elements Exploration: A Data-Driven Approach
• 13 Rare Earth Magnets in Wind Turbines: Advancements, Challenges, and Future Perspectives
• 14 Enhancing Wear Resistance and Structural Performance of Y2O3-Reinforced Al-6063 Composites for Energy-Efficient Applications
• Index
• About the Editors