SMRTR Science & EngineeringNov 13, 2024Interesting Engineering

Rice develops new electrochemical reactor that extracts 97.5% lithium from hot springs

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Rice University researchers have developed an innovative electrochemical reactor that extracts lithium from natural brine solutions with 97.5% purity. The reactor uses a specialized membrane to selectively allow lithium ions to pass through while blocking other ions, offering a more efficient and environmentally friendly method for lithium extraction from geothermal brines.

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