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OptionV Energy: Turning industrial byproducts into useful chemicals Getting minerals for green energy batteries usually involves lots of heat and chemicals. OptionV Energy uses a process inspired by mushrooms to "claw" minerals out of industrial waste instead.
OptionV Energy: Turning industrial byproducts into useful chemicals Getting minerals for green energy batteries usually involves lots of heat and chemicals. OptionV Energy uses a process inspired by mushrooms to "claw" minerals out of industrial waste instead. This is 90% cleaner and 60% cheaper than traditional mining.
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