Battery-grade lithium chemicals
Lithium turned into the hydroxide or carbonate a battery plant will actually accept. A salt lake is not a chemical.
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Searched for “direct lithium extraction”, “lithium hydroxide”, “lithium carbonate”, “lithium refining” in titles and abstracts.
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- Non-Commutative Rough Resource Dynamics (NC-RRD) Subsuming Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) and Critical Mineral Supply Chain Limits via UROA, STCT, and RQIG
Critical mineral supply chains and Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) are conventionally bounded by linear resource depletion and static geopolitical risk models. This paper supersedes these views by establishing Non-Commutative Rough Resource Dynamics (NC-RRD) within the SMA-∞…
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOI
- Modeling freshwater use for direct lithium extraction from geothermal brines in the Salton Sea
Abstract Global lithium demand is projected to more than double by 2035, to about 715 kt per year (3.8 Mt LCE per year) under the IEA Stated Policies Scenario, intensifying the need for new, sustainable extraction routes. Direct lithium extraction (DLE) from geothermal brines is…
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOIPDF
- A New Spin on an Old Standard: Lithium Ascorbate and Changes in Anxiety, Depression, and Mood
Background: Lithium ascorbate is an organic lithium salt with preclinical evidence of antidepressant-like and stress-attenuating effects and potential relevance to affective and anxiety-related conditions. Methods: This open-label study evaluated the efficacy, safety, and…
Ministry of Health of the Russian FederationIvanovo State Medical AcademyRussian Space SystemsMinistry of Defence of the Russian Federation
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- The lithium bubble in the aftermath of COVID and the energy transition hype
In this paper we study the nature of the recent lithium carbonate bubble in the context of COVID-19 and the energy transition boom. A bubble refers to a situation where the price of an asset significantly exceeds its intrinsic value. Our evidence suggests that lithium experienced…
United Arab Emirates UniversityUniversidad de Playa Ancha de Ciencias de la Educación
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOIPDF
- Integrated Resource Recovery from Waste and Biomass Streams Toward a Circular Bioeconomy: Process Development from Algal Conversion to Lithium Extraction
This dissertation investigates integrated strategies for resource recovery from waste and biomass streams to support the transition toward a circular bioeconomy. The central problem addressed is the limited efficiency and scalability of current methods for converting biological…
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOI
- Integrated adsorption–membrane process for lithium recovery from shale gas flowback fluid
Shale gas fracturing flowback fluid represents a promising unconventional lithium resource with concentrations reaching industrial grades, while simultaneously presenting significant wastewater treatment challenges. This study systematically investigates the complete research…
Chongqing UniversityState Key Laboratory of Coal Mine Disaster Dynamics and ControlSouthwest Petroleum University
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- From brine chemistry to flowsheet: a screening framework for direct lithium extraction in geothermal and oilfield co-production settings
Direct lithium extraction (DLE) from geothermal and oilfield brines is supported by many technology reviews, yet an operator holding a brine analysis still lacks a structured route to a defensible choice of technology. The review organizes published evidence into a…
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOIPDF
- Reassessing the structure of the sorbent with nominal composition Li1.6Mn1.6O4 used for direct Lithium extraction
Lithium-rich manganese spinels have attracted sustained interest because they promise high lithium-ion-sieve capacity. Although the material with nominal composition Li 1.6 Mn 1.6 O 4 presents better performance than those belonging to the Li (1+δ) Mn (2-δ) O 4 series, yet its…
Karlsruhe Institute of TechnologyConsejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y TécnicasEnergie Baden-Württemberg (Germany)Université Mohammed VI PolytechniqueUniversidad Nacional de Córdoba+2 more
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOI
- Unlocking Strategic Lithium Resources from North African Chotts and Sebkhas: Evidence from Tunisia and Future Perspectives on AI-Assisted Direct Extraction of Geothermal Groundwater and Brines for the Energy Transition
University of GafsaTunis El Manar UniversityUniversità di CamerinoUniversity Ferhat Abbas of SetifUniversity of Gabès+2 more
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- Hybrid membrane–adsorbent systems for direct lithium extraction from low-concentration brines
With the increasing demand for lithium-ion batteries and stationary energy storage (SES) technologies, direct lithium extraction (DLE) of low concentration brines has become an area of increased interest where evaporation-based processes are slow, water-intensive and constrained…
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOIPDF
- Solar‐Powered Redox Adsorption Method for Round‐the‐Clock Direct Lithium Extraction from Low‐Grade Brines
ABSTRACT Electrochemical lithium (Li) extraction from low‐grade brines is challenged by maintaining high Li selectivity at practically relevant extraction rates while enabling off‐grid, round‐the‐clock operation in remote, infrastructure‐deficient regions. Here we propose a…
Nanjing Agricultural UniversityNanjing Tech UniversityNanjing UniversityGuangxi University
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOIalso at doi.org
- Lithium toxicity following initiation of tirzepatide in a patient with bipolar I disorder
Lithium has a narrow therapeutic window, with a therapeutic range for maintenance of 0.6 to 1.2 mmol/l, and toxicity usually occurs at concentrations of 1.3 mmol/l or greater. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have seen a marked rise in use for both diabetes…
Wesleyan UniversityAtrium Medical CenteSMS Medical CollegeTrinity College DublinBinghamton University+5 more
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOIPDF
- Low-temperature solid-phase calcination: Potassium persulfate oxidation enables efficient and selective separation of waste lithium iron phosphate and lithium iron
This study develops an innovative and low-energy process for recovering lithium from spent lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, aiming to mitigate environmental pollution and address resource scarcity. Using potassium persulfate (K 2 S 2 O 8 ) as an oxidant, the calcination…
Inner Mongolia Electric Power (China)Liaoning Technical University
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- How can prospective life cycle assessment support the eco-design of an innovative battery-grade lithium carbonate production process?
The transition to low-carbon energy systems drives increasing lithium demand, making alternative recovery technologies essential for long-term supply resilience. This study shows how eco-design principles guide the identification of the most environmentally-friendly…
Politecnico di TorinoBureau de Recherches Géologiques et MinièresFraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and SystemsUniversity of Turin
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- Process Systems Engineering for Spent Li-Ion Battery Recycling: Model-Based Diagnosis and Optimization of the Lithium Recovery Bottleneck
Abstract The efficient separation and recovery of lithium from spent lithium-ion batteries (LIBR) remains a critical challenge in hydrometallurgical recycling, primarily due to its significant and dispersed losses throughout the multistage purification process. This study…
Hefei University of Technology
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOI
- SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTION IN THE PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE: THE CASE OF LITHIUM IN ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE—AN INTEGRATIVE LITERATURE REVIEW
Introduction: Alzheimer's disease is the primary neurodegenerative disorder affecting modern society, causing progressive cognitive dysfunction, significant loss of executive functions, and reduced individual autonomy. Despite extensive knowledge regarding the disease's…
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- Lithium selective electrodes for direct lithium extraction from complex brine: A comprehensive review
As premium lithium resources are dwindling, research endeavors in lithium recovery have gradually shifted toward unconventional resources, such as saline brines and seawater, which contain ultralow Li + concentrations and abundant competing ions (e.g., Na + , Mg 2+ )…
Beihang UniversityPeking University
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOI
- Machine learning screening of NASICON solid-electrolyte membranes for direct lithium extraction
Abstract Electrochemical direct lithium extraction relies on a solid, permselective NASICON-type LAGP/LATP ceramic membrane that is also the largest reported cost driver in a working system, so identifying better-conducting compositions is a direct lever on cost. In this work, a…
Universidad del Desarrollo del Estado de Puebla
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOIalso at doi.org
- Lithium Carbonate as Treatment for Paliperidone Long-Acting Injection-Induced Leukopenia and Neutropenia in a Patient With Schizophrenia: A Case Report
Schizophrenia is a chronic psychiatric disorder characterized by disturbances in thought processes, perception, emotional responsiveness, and social functioning.Second-generation antipsychotics, including clozapine, risperidone, olanzapine, and quetiapine, may rarely cause…
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOIPDF
- Scalable lithium selective composite membrane with high LATP loading for efficient direct lithium extraction
Efficient lithium extraction is crucial for the rapid development of the new energy industry. While solid-state electrolyte membranes offer high lithium selectivity, their inherent brittleness limits large-scale deployment. Here, we propose blending solid-state electrolyte Li 1.3…
Hebei University of TechnologyCollaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering Tianjin
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- Binary-borate-based electrolytes enabling 100 °C stable lithium metal batteries without additives
Electrolytes are critical for high-temperature lithium metal batteries. Here we present an additive-free binary borate electrolyte of 0.5 M lithium difluoro(oxalato)borate (LiDFOB) and 0.5 M lithium bis(oxalato)borate (LiBOB) in a mixed solvent of ethylene carbonate (EC)…
Guangxi Agricultural Machinery Research InstituteUniversity of Electronic Science and Technology of China
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- Simultaneous Production of Lithium Hydroxide and Sulfuric Acid from Lithium Sulphate by Conventional Electrodialysis
The production of lithium hydroxide from lithium sulphate has gained increasing attention due to the growing demand associated with lithium-ion batteries, with electrodialysis emerging as an attractive alternative to conventional processing routes. In this study, the simultaneous…
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedPDF
- Cellulose Fiber Crystallizer for Continuous Evaporative Lithium Enrichment from Low-Quality Brines
Abstract Lithium is a critical mineral with a rapidly expanding global market. Nontraditional sources such as oilfield brines have emerged as promising yet underutilized sources of lithium. However, existing extraction techniques, including evaporation ponds and direct lithium…
Princeton UniversityZhejiang University
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- Organic synaptic transistors with water-processable lithium-containing polymer dielectrics for neuromorphic and physical reservoir computing
Electrically responsive polymer materials that convert external stimuli into programmable charge states are promising for next-generation memory and neuromorphic electronic systems. Here, we report water-processable lithium-neutralized poly(2-acrylamido-2-methyl-1-propanesulfonic…
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOI
- Highly Stable Composite Solid Electrolytes Based on Caffeic Acid Molecular Bridges for Long Lifespan Lithium Metal Batteries
ABSTRACT Solid‐state lithium metal batteries are promising next generation energy storage devices and composite solid electrolytes (CSEs) with high ionic conductivity and mechanical stability have attracted widespread attention. However, the slow ion transport kinetics at the…
Yantai UniversityQingdao UniversityQingdao Agricultural UniversityShandong Institute of Business and TechnologyShandong University of Aeronautics+1 more
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- Polymer Resin-grafted Crown Ether Sorbents for Selective Alkali Metal Extraction
Lithium plays a critical role in multiple industries, most notably in rechargeable battery technologies. As global demand continues to increase, considerable research has focused on developing more efficient and sustainable methods for lithium recovery, particularly from brine…
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- Lithium brine re-injection in salar environments: Perspectives for a sustainable implementation of direct lithium extraction (DLE) technologies
The growing demand for lithium, driven by the global energy transition, has intensified pressure on brine resources in arid salar environments, where conventional evaporation-based production is associated with low recovery efficiencies, substantial water losses, and…
Advanced Mining Technology CenterUniversity of ChileUniversidad de Santiago de ChileUniversidad del Desarrollo
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOIPDF
- Pre-feasibility study into the development of a pilot plant for the adaption of direct lithium extraction
Design and install equipment which can recover lithium hydroxide cystals in simulating plant conditions. Commerciallisation model to be developed and implimented before demonstration to industry.
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- Future Environmental Performance of Lithium from Brines Shaped by Energy and Reagent Decarbonization and Technology Optimization
Abstract The rapid expansion of battery-grade lithium carbonate (Li2CO3) production from brines raises increasing concerns about future environmental impacts, which must be assessed in alignment with project commissioning timelines. Here, we assess the life cycle climate change…
Leiden UniversityUniversity of Applied Sciences LeidenETH Zurich
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- Lithium isotope effects and magnetic interactions in flavin–ascorbyl radical pairs
For decades, lithium carbonate has been a cornerstone treatment for bipolar disorder and related conditions, yet its mechanism of action remains poorly understood. Previous studies have suggested that the two stable isotopes, 6Li and 7Li, with nuclear spins of 1 and 3/2…
Leverhulme TrustUniversity of Surrey
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- Identification of Risk Factors for Lithium-Associated Renal Impairment: A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study
Lithium carbonate is one of the first-line pharmacological treatments for mania and bipolar disorder, and its efficacy has been demonstrated in placebo-controlled trials. However, lithium is associated with adverse effects, including renal impairment, which can elevate serum…
Otaru Municipal HospitalHokkaido University HospitalSakurabashi Watanabe HospitalAsahikawa City Hospital
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOIPDF
- Self-floating H2TiO3/hollow glass spheres adsorbent for efficient direct lithium extraction from salt lake brine
Zhengzhou UniversityCentral South UniversityGuangzhou Research Institute of Non-ferrous Metals
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- Sustainable lithium extraction using functionalized carbonaceous materials: Potential for adsorption technologies and integrated processes
Universidad EcotecInstitución Universitaria de EnvigadoCeipa University FoundationUniversidad Técnica Particular de LojaUniversity of Calabria
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- An insight into supersaturation during gas-liquid reactive crystallization of lithium carbonate using Raman spectroscopy
Gas-liquid reactive crystallization of lithium carbonate using carbon dioxide represents a promising alternative to conventional precipitation with saturated sodium carbonate solutions, particularly for lithium recovery from hydrometallurgical battery recycling streams. However…
RWTH Aachen UniversityForschungszentrum Jülich
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- Optimizing Lithium Production Decisions under Geological, Demand, and Pricing Uncertainties: A POMDP Framework for Multi-Objective Decision Making
Decision making in lithium production is challenging, whether from an investor's perspective or a strategic production standpoint. Determining which mines to open and when to open them involves not only geological and price uncertainties, but also complexities around the choice…
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From arXiv · not yet reviewedPDF
- Probing Structure and Ionic Transport in Molten Lithium Carbonate
Li$_2$CO$_3$ (LC) is a cornerstone material for clean energy technologies, including high-temperature molten carbonate fuel cells, electrochemical carbon capture, and lithium-based batteries. However, capturing the complex, many-body interactions governing the structure and…
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From arXiv · not yet reviewedPDF
- Human-AI Synergy in Adaptive Active Learning for Continuous Lithium Carbonate Crystallization Optimization
As demand for high-purity lithium surges with the growth of the electric vehicle (EV) industry, cost-effective extraction from lower-grade North American sources like the Smackover Formation is critical. These resources, unlike high-purity South American brines, require…
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From arXiv · not yet reviewedPDF
- Adsorption Materials toward Highly‐Efficient Lithium Extraction from Non‐Conventional Lithium Sources
Abstract The exponential growth of new energy vehicles and energy storage systems has generated an urgent and ever‐increasing demand for lithium resources. As a result, efficient and direct lithium extraction (DLE) from non‐conventional lithium sources, including low‐grade…
Jinggangshan UniversityBeihang UniversityNanchang Hangkong UniversityAnhui Agricultural University
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- High-Purity Lithium Hydroxide Recovery via Anti-Solvent Crystallisation (HiLi)
The transition to a climate-neutral Europe relies on securing a continuous and sustainable supply of lithium, a key component in electric vehicle (EV) batteries and renewable energy storage systems. However, Europe's dependence on lithium imports, compounded by the…
Fundamental research · Research grant.From OpenAIRE (EU and national funders) · not yet reviewed
- Lithium extraction from brine through a decoupled and membrane-free electrochemical cell design
The sustainability of lithium-based energy storage or conversion systems, e.g., lithium-ion batteries, can be enhanced by establishing methods of efficient lithium extraction from harsh brines. In this work, we describe a decoupled membrane-free electrochemical cell that cycles…
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
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- Li4life-NOVEL DOMESTIC BATTERY GRADE LITHIUM CARBONATE VALUE CHAIN FOR GREEN LIFE
The fact isthat the lithium deposits within the EU are associated with different mineralizationsin solid host rocks, except from the lithium brines of South America and Australia. These mineralizations require a special approach when processing and purifying happen up to battery…
Fundamental research · Research grant.From OpenAIRE (EU and national funders) · not yet reviewed
- Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Optimization of Battery-Grade Lithium Carbonate Production
By 2035, the need for battery-grade lithium is expected to quadruple. About half of this lithium is currently sourced from brines and must be converted from a chloride into lithium carbonate (Li2CO3) through a process called softening. Conventional softening methods using sodium…
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From arXiv · not yet reviewedPDF
- Lithium carbonate revitalizes tumor-reactive CD8+ T cells by shunting lactic acid into mitochondria
Abstract The steady flow of lactic acid (LA) from tumor cells to the extracellular space via the monocarboxylate transporter symport system suppresses antitumor T cell immunity. However, LA is a natural energy metabolite that can be oxidized in the mitochondria and could…
Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyChinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical CollegeFirst Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou UniversityCentral Hospital of WuhanHubei Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention+1 more
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- Solar-driven membrane separation for direct lithium extraction from artificial salt-lake brine
Abstract The demand for lithium extraction from salt-lake brines is increasing to address the lithium supply shortage. Nanofiltration separation technology with high Mg 2+ /Li + separation efficiency has shown great potential for lithium extraction. However, it usually requires…
Soochow UniversityChinese Academy of SciencesQinghai Institute of Salt Lakes
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From OpenAlex · not yet reviewedDOIPDF
- Direct lithium extraction: A new paradigm for lithium production and resource utilization
Edith Cowan UniversityMacquarie UniversityUniversity of TehranLeibniz-Institute for New MaterialsSaarland University+2 more
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- Advanced Lithium Extraction Membranes Derived from Tagged‐Modification of Polyamide Networks
Abstract Efficient Mg 2+ /Li + separation is crucial to combating the lithium shortage worldwide, yet current nanofiltration membranes suffer from low efficacy and/or poor scalability, because desirable properties of membranes are entangled and there is a trade‐off. This work…
Huazhong University of Science and Technology
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- Battery Materials R&D Centre of Excellence, UK: Validating the lithium refining process flowsheet and designing a facility for rapid scale up
The fast-growing battery-electric vehicle (EV) and storage industries demand battery production upscales rapidly. Battery supply chains include cathode-active-material (CAM) manufacturers, cathode manufacturers, battery manufacturers (gigafactories) and automotive original…
Fundamental research · Research grant.From OpenAIRE (EU and national funders) · not yet reviewed
- ExoMol line lists -- LI. Molecular line list for lithium hydroxide (LiOH)
A new molecular line list for lithium hydroxide ($^{7}$Li$^{16}$O$^{1}$H) covering wavelengths $λ> 1 μ$m (the 0-10000 cm$^{-1}$ range) is presented. The OYT7 line list contains over 331 million transitions between rotation-vibration energy levels with total angular momentum up to…
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From arXiv · not yet reviewedPDF
- Low-carbon Lithium Extraction Makes Deep Geothermal Plants Cost-competitive in Energy Systems
Lithium is a critical material for the energy transition, but conventional procurement methods have significant environmental impacts. In this study, we utilize regional energy system optimizations to investigate the techno-economic potential of the low-carbon alternative of…
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From arXiv · not yet reviewedDOIPDF
- Environmental impact of direct lithium extraction from brines
Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y TécnicasNational University of JujuyNational University of SaltaCentre National de la Recherche ScientifiqueGeoRessources+1 more
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- Priority Lithium recovery from spent Li-ion batteries via carbothermal reduction with water leaching
Lithium is one of the most valuable elements within lithium-ion batteries, but it is also one of the least recycled metals owing to its high reactivity, solubility, and low abundance. This work presents an improved carbothermal reduction combined with a water leaching process for…
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- A review of technologies for direct lithium extraction from low Li+ concentration aqueous solutions
Under the Paris Agreement, established by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, many countries have agreed to transition their energy sources and technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to levels concordant with the 1.5°C warming goal. Lithium (Li) is…
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- Lithium extraction from salt lakes with different hydrochemical types in the Tibet Plateau
The demand for lithium resources is increasing sharply with the rapid development of electric vehicles. It is of great economic significance to expand the geological resources of lithium and improve the utilization rate of lithium-containing salt lakes. In this paper, the…
China University of Mining and TechnologyChinese Academy of Geological Sciences
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- Life cycle environmental impacts of current and future battery-grade lithium supply from brine and spodumene
Life cycle assessment studies of large-scale lithium-ion battery (LIB) production reveal a shift-of-burden to the upstream phase of cell production. Thus, it is important to understand how environmental impacts differ based on the source and grade of extracted metals. As lithium…
Chalmers University of Technology
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- Regionalized life cycle assessment of present and future lithium production for Li-ion batteries
While many different lithium carbonate production routes have been developed, existing life cycle assessments (LCA) of lithium carbonate production from brines are mainly based on a single brine operation site. Hence, current life cycle inventories do not capture the variability…
ETH ZurichNCCR CatalysisInstitute of Environmental Engineering
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- Oxidative decomposition mechanisms of lithium carbonate on carbon substrates in lithium battery chemistries
Lithium carbonate plays a critical role in both lithium-carbon dioxide and lithium-air batteries as the main discharge product and a product of side reactions, respectively. Understanding the decomposition of lithium carbonate during electrochemical oxidation (during battery…
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- Feasibility study to create the business case for the purchase and installation of a commercial scale geothermal Direct Lithium Extraction unit in Cornwall
The project will develop the business case for funding a Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) unit(s) to extract lithium from deep geothermal water in Cornwall. At present, the UK produces no domestic lithium, an element that is required for most modern battery technologies. For the…
Fundamental research · Research grant.From OpenAIRE (EU and national funders) · not yet reviewed
- Technology for the Recovery of Lithium from Geothermal Brines
Lithium is the principal component of high-energy-density batteries and is a critical material necessary for the economy and security of the United States. Brines from geothermal power production have been identified as a potential domestic source of lithium; however…
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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- Lithium in the Green Energy Transition: The Quest for Both Sustainability and Security
Considering the quest to meet both sustainable development and energy security goals, we explore the ramifications of explosive growth in the global demand for lithium to meet the needs for batteries in plug-in electric vehicles and grid-scale energy storage. We find that heavy…
Indiana University Bloomington
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- Interfacial Effects on Solid Electrolyte Interphase in Lithium-ion Batteries
The existence of passivating layers at the interfaces is a major factor enabling modern lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. Their properties determine the cycle life, performance, and safety of batteries. A special case is the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI), a heterogeneous…
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From arXiv · not yet reviewedDOIPDF
- Lithium antineutrino source in the tandem scheme of the accelerator and neutron producting tungsten target
The antineutrinos of the neutron rich 8Li isotope is characterized by hard and good defined spectrum - averaged energy is 6.5 MeV and maximal - up to 13 MeV. An intensive antineutrino source with such parameters can be unique instrument for neutrino investigations and especially…
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- First-principles calculation of the stabilities of lithium garnet compositions against hydration
A series of density functional electronic structure calculations were carried out to better understand the crystallographic factors governing the stability of LinA3B2O12 lithium garnet phases against hydration. The reaction studied is H2O + LinA3B2O12 = LiOH + HnA3B2O12. Most of…
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From arXiv · not yet reviewedPDF
- Stability of Solid Electrolyte Interphase Components on Lithium Metal and Reactive Anode Material Surfaces
Lithium ion batteries (LIB) can feature reactive anodes that operate at low potentials, such as lithium metal or silicon, passivated by solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) films. SEI is known to evolve over time as cycling proceeds. In this modeling work, we focus on the stability…
Fundamental research · No laboratory or pilot wording.From arXiv · not yet reviewedDOIPDF