The real threat to a secure and sustainable supply of rare earths is not that they are scarce, but that so much is wasted.

INTRODUCTION: Density functional theory (DFT) is a widely used method for calculating the electronic properties of materials. The method is based on the idea of approximating the many-electron wave ...

With names like neodymium and dysprosium, rare-earth elements sound exotic — and their perceived scarcity has only added to the mystique. In reality, rare earths aren't that rare, but just difficult ...

Rare earth supply chains have become a central concern in global politics. As China has increasingly deployed export controls on rare earths, the United States and its allies have stepped up efforts ...