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CMI Project 1.1.11: Lithium extraction and conversion from brines Research Highlights

Simple, cheap sorbent opens door for lithium recovery

CMI researchers from Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Arizona State University conducted the research for this highlight.

Lithium sorption mechanism in brines using LDH sorbents is revealed 

CMI researchers from Oak Ridge National Laboratory conducted the research for this highlight.

Lithium sorption cycle provides economic, environmental benefits

CMI researchers from Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Purdue University conducted the research for this highlight.

image of a flowchart diagram

Sorbents for lithium recovery from sulfate leachates

CMI researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory conducted the activity for this highlight

Schematics of direct lithium extraction from lithium sulfate-containing leachate solution using an earth-abundant sorbent material followed by the delithiation process.

Forward-osmosis technology concentrates lithium chloride, enabling recovery from geothermal brine

CMI research at Oak Ridge National Laboratory on energy-efficient concentration of lithium chloride recovered from geothermal brine

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