New Sensor Able To Detect Rare Earths In Acid M... Online

: When the protein binds to a specific element like terbium , it glows green under UV light.

: The sensor uses a protein called lanmodulin , which is nearly a billion times better at binding to rare earths than other metals. New sensor able to detect rare earths in acid m...

By identifying high-concentration sites with these sensors, companies can focus their extraction efforts where they are most profitable. : When the protein binds to a specific