New tech lets scientists extract lithium from water using cheap, scalable membrane
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Scientists have developed a new membrane technology to extract lithium from saltwater using inexpensive vermiculite clay. The membrane filters lithium ions efficiently, offering a potential domestic alternative to traditional mining. This breakthrough could unlock vast lithium reserves in oceans and brines, reducing dependence on foreign suppliers and opening new sources for this critical battery material.
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