New Reactor Extracts Lithium from Brine

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Novel electrochemical reactor can extract lithium from brine to address growing demand

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Rice University researchers have developed an innovative electrochemical reactor to extract lithium from natural brine solutions.

Lithium is a critical component in batteries for renewable energy storage and electric vehicles.

Traditional methods have faced numerous challenges, including high energy requirements and difficulty separating lithium from other elements.

The new reactor design significantly reduced the production of chlorine gas, making the process safer and more environmentally friendly.

DOI: 10.1073 /pnas.2410033121 Provided by Rice UniversityThis story was originally published on Tech Xplore . Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates..

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