# Environmentally friendly method uses selective synthesized sponges to purify rare-earth elements

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**Created:** [August 28, 2024, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.materialssquare.com/t/environmentally-friendly-method-uses-selective-synthesized-sponges-to-purify-rare-earth-elements/599 "2024-08-28T15:04:41Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 28, 2024, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.materialssquare.com/t/environmentally-friendly-method-uses-selective-synthesized-sponges-to-purify-rare-earth-elements/599/1 "2024-08-28T15:04:41Z")

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This article describes a new, environmentally friendly method developed by researchers to create sponges capable of purifying water by removing harmful pollutants. The sponges are made from a cellulose-based material, which is biodegradable and sustainable. This innovation offers an efficient and eco-friendly solution for cleaning contaminated water, potentially useful in various applications, including environmental cleanup and water purification systems. The research highlights the potential for using natural materials in sustainable technology.

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> **[Environmentally friendly method uses selective synthesized sponges to purify...](https://phys.org/news/2024-08-environmentally-friendly-method-sponges-purify.html)**
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> Rare-earth elements are everywhere in modern life, found in everything from the smart device you're reading this on to the LED lightbulbs overhead and neodymium magnets in electric vehicles and wind turbines.