Synthetic biologists have developed a prototype for an innovative biosensor that can detect rare earth elements and be modified for a range of other applications.

QUT researchers created a biosensor using engineered proteins to detect and extract rare earth elements, offering a potential ...

Researchers from Queensland University of Technology developed a prototype biosensor that can detect rare earth ...

It involves a vial of liquid that changes colour from yellow to dark purple when exposed to lanthanides — chemical elements commonly used in home electronics, batteries, and medical equipment.

QUT synthetic biologists have developed a prototype for an innovative biosensor that can detect rare earth elements and be modified for a range of other applications.