Chemical Synthesis of New Ligands for the Recycling of Lanthanide Metals

Lanthanides generate increasing scientific and technological interest due to their unique electronic structure and chemical properties. Their ability to form highly magnetic materials and their utilization in various high-tech applications, from electronics to catalysis, make them crucial elements in today´s research and industry. Recycling of lanthanides from technical and electronic products (urban mining), will become more important in the future to preserve resources, reduce environmental impacts, create economic benefits, enhance supply security, and promote sustainability in various industries.