@inbook {,
	title = {Rare Earth Elements and Critical Materials: Uses and Availability},
	booktitle = {Rare Earth Elements and Actinides: Progress in Computational Science Applications},
	volume = {1388},
	year = {2021},
	month = {2021-10},
	pages = {63-74},
	publisher = {American Chemical Society},
	organization = {American Chemical Society},
	chapter = {3},
	address = {Washington, DC},
	abstract = {Rare Earth Elements (REEs) are essential elements in critical materials for the economy and national security. This chapter explores REEs{\textquoteright} classifications, importance, abundance, resources and challenges, and the need for solutions and alternatives. REEs{\textquoteright} production, reserves, world markets, and net import reliance is discussed. Applications of REEs to clean energy, electronics, and defense are highlighted.},
	keywords = {critical materials, REE},
	isbn = {ISBN13: 9780841298255 eISBN: 9780841298248},
	doi = {10.1021/bk-2021-1388.ch003},
	url = {https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/bk-2021-1388.ch003},
	author = {Deborah A. Penchoff and Charles B. Sims and Theresa L. Windus}
}
