Innovation in rare earths recycling: A quantitative and qualitative analysis of patent data

Riccardo Priore, Marco Compagnoni and Marinella Favot

Resources Policy, 2025, vol. 102, issue C

Abstract: Rare earth elements (REE) are currently essential enablers of the digital and decarbonization transition. However, their supply chain is highly concentrated and their extraction has a high environmental impact. Circular economy solutions could provide a double benefit, reducing supply risk for import-dependent countries and mitigating the impacts of REE mining.

Keywords: Patents; Critical raw materials; Rare earths; Recycling; Circular economy; Strategic autonomy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2025.105519

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