Recycling rare earth elements for real impact

Talk innovation - the EPO podcast by European Patent Office

Jan 20, 202600:34:46Government & Organizations

Driven by a lifelong passion for science and a commitment to environmental sustainability, Marie Perrin discovered an innovative method for recycling rare earth elements from electronic waste. In this episode the winner...

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