Sewage could be a source of valuable metals and critical elements

Monday, March 23, 2015 - 11:30 in Physics & Chemistry

Poop could be a goldmine -- literally. Surprisingly, treated solid waste contains gold, silver and other metals, as well as rare elements such as palladium and vanadium that are used in electronics and alloys.

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