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Article Selection
Please list articles that you're considering for your Wikipedia assignment below. Begin to critique these articles and find relevant sources.

Option 1

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Scandium


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The article is well written and easy to read. It has a strong lead section and is organized into logical, easy to read sections. The article is written in a neutral manner, and is not heavily balanced towards one particular viewpoint or opinion. While there is a good amount of information related to the properties and history of scandium, there is little information on its applications, including its use in future technologies. In addition to this, there is little information on sources of scandium (current reserves, future sources, issues with extraction).


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Environmental impacts of scandium oxide production from rare earths tailings of Bayan Obo Mine - ScienceDirect

Recovery of scandium from various sources: A critical review of the state of the art and future prospects - ScienceDirect

A new and prospective resource for scandium: Evidence from the geochemistry of deep-sea sediment in the western North Pacific Ocean - ScienceDirect (carleton.ca)

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Phosphorus The article is well written and contains a good amount of information on the occurrence, history, and applications of phosphorus. However, there is little or no information on the environmental impacts of phosphorus use, as well as the current shortages that are being experienced and how this issue can be addressed. Global phosphorus shortage will be aggravated by soil erosion | Nature Communications
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Environmental impact of phosphorus and nitrogen from aquaculture - ScienceDirect

Economic and Environmental Impacts of Long‐Term Nitrogen and Phosphorus Fertilization - Schlegel - 1996 - Journal of Production Agriculture - Wiley Online Library

Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Eutrophication in the Coastal Marine Environment | Science

Option 3
Platinum Article could use more information about the availability of platinum and alternative sources. In addition to this, while it does give a broad overview of its applications, the article could be improved by providing more in-depth information on these topics. Platinum Availability for Future Automotive Technologies | Environmental Science & Technology (acs.org)
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Alternative to platinum: Iron-nitrogen compounds as catalysts in graphene -- ScienceDaily

Scientists explore alternatives to platinum-based fuel cells (esrf.fr)

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Lithium Article could be improved by adding sections related to the environmental impacts of extraction and alternative sources. In addition to this, while the article does provide an overview of the different applications and uses, these sections could be further expanded on. Electrode Materials for Rechargeable Sodium‐Ion Batteries: Potential Alternatives to Current Lithium‐Ion Batteries - Kim - 2012 - Advanced Energy Materials - Wiley Online Library
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Rechargeable lithium battery anodes: alternatives to metallic lithium | SpringerLink

Socio-environmental impacts of lithium mineral extraction: towards a research agenda - IOPscience

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Palm Oil While the article does a good job providing an overview of the topic, certain sections, such as the environmental and human impacts of production, could be expanded on. Assessing the environmental impact of palm oil produced in Thailand - ScienceDirect
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Stearic sunflower oil as a sustainable and healthy alternative to palm oil. A review | SpringerLink

www.mpoc.org.my/upload/WorldPalmOil_SupplyDemandPriceProspects_MalaysianIndonesianIndustry_FullReport.pdf