Electrochemical liquid lithium extraction technology has attracted much attention because of its high selectivity,good efficiency,and eco-friendliness.However,the low energy density per unit area and poor stability of...Electrochemical liquid lithium extraction technology has attracted much attention because of its high selectivity,good efficiency,and eco-friendliness.However,the low energy density per unit area and poor stability of traditional thin film electrodes(F-LMO),as well as manganese dissolution loss induced by the Jahn-Teller distortion of LiMn_(2)O_(4),hinder their industrial scalability.Herein,a durable and high-efficiency multistage porous LiMn_(2)O_(4) thick electrode was prepared sustainably by 3D printing technology(3DPLMO)for enhancing lithium recovery from salt lake brine.The multistage porous structure reduced the mass transfer resistance and shortened the ion diffusion path,which was conducive to accelerating the diffusion rate of Li+.Simultaneously,the three-dimensional conductive networks composed of reduced graphene oxide(r GO)and carbon nanotubes(CNT)synergized with the multistage pores effectively weakened the polarization phenomenon of the electrode and improved the stability of 3DP-LMO.The3DP-LMO exhibited a 5.5-fold higher extraction capacity per unit area and the Mn dissolution loss rate was only 1/15 compared with the F-LMO.Notably,the capacity retention rate of 3DP-LMO was 87.6%,significantly better than that of F-LMO(66.3%).Based on the quasi-in situ X-ray Diffraction results,the mechanism of lithium intercalation and deintercalation in 3DP-LMO was elucidated.Furthermore,lithium extraction parameters were optimized using response surface method-center composite design(RSM-CCD),resulting in an increase in lithium extraction capacity to 15.66 mg g^(-1)and a reduction in energy consumption to only 12.33 Wh mol^(-1).The results show that 3DP-LMO has significantly improved lithium extraction performance and stability,and has considerable prospects in practical application.展开更多
This research optimized the structure of lithium extraction solar ponds to enhance the crystallization rate and yield of Li_(2)CO_(3).Using the response surface methodology in Design-Expert 10.0.3,the authors conducte...This research optimized the structure of lithium extraction solar ponds to enhance the crystallization rate and yield of Li_(2)CO_(3).Using the response surface methodology in Design-Expert 10.0.3,the authors conducted experiments to investigate the influence of four factors related to solar pond structure on the crystallization of Li_(2)CO_(3) and their pairwise interactions.Computational Fluid Dynamics(CFD)simulations of the flow field within the solar pond were performed using COMSOL Multiphysics software to compare temperature distributions before and after optimization.The results indicate that the optimal structure for lithium extraction from the Zabuye Salt Lake solar ponds includes UCZ(Upper Convective Zone)thickness of 53.63 cm,an LCZ(Lower Convective Zone)direct heating temperature of 57.39℃,a CO32−concentration of 32.21 g/L,and an added soda ash concentration of 6.52 g/L.Following this optimized pathway,the Li_(2)CO_(3) precipitation increased by 7.34% compared to the initial solar pond process,with a 33.33% improvement in lithium carbonate crystallization rate.This study demonstrates the feasibility of optimizing lithium extraction solar pond structures,offering a new approach for constructing such ponds in salt lakes.It provides valuable guidance for the efficient extraction of lithium resources from carbonate-type salt lake brines.展开更多
Developing selective electrodes for lithium extraction from brines remains challenging.This work reports room-temperature synthesized cubic copper hexacyanoferrate(Cu HCF)nanoparticles for hybrid capacitive deionizati...Developing selective electrodes for lithium extraction from brines remains challenging.This work reports room-temperature synthesized cubic copper hexacyanoferrate(Cu HCF)nanoparticles for hybrid capacitive deionization(HCDI).The Cu HCF framework exhibits a high surface area(715.84 m^(2)·g^(-1)),dual redoxactive sites([Fe^(Ⅲ)(CN)_(6)]^(4-)/[Fe^(Ⅱ)(CN)_(6)]^(3-)and Cu^(+)/Cu^(2+)),and excellent cyclability(99.4%capacity retention after 1000 cycles).In HCDI system,the Cu HCF cathode demonstrates remarkable Li^(+)ions selectivity,achieving a 25.5 mg·g^(-1)adsorption capacity in 500 mg·L^(-1)Li Cl solution with 94%charge efficiency at1.2 V.Notably,in mixed Li^(+)/Mg^(2+)solutions(30:1 molar ratio),Cu HCF nanoparticles maintain a high separation coefficient of 3.1,attributed to the synergistic effects of ionic sieving and preferential redox interactions.Mechanistic studies confirm Li^(+)(de)intercalation via reversible[Fe^(Ⅲ)(CN)_(6)]^(4-)/[Fe^(Ⅱ)(CN)_(6)]^(3-)and Cu^(2+)/Cu^(+)transitions.Density functional theory calculations reveal Li^(+)exhibits lower adsorption energy than Mg^(2+)(-3.72 e V vs.-1.49 e V),which fundamentally explains the preferential extraction capability of Li^(+)ions over Mg^(2+)ions during the separation process.This study advances ion-selective pseudocapacitor design for sustainable lithium extraction from high-salinity resources.展开更多
Electrochemical lithium extraction from salt lakes is an effective strategy for obtaining lithium at a low cost.Nevertheless,the elevated Mg:Li ratio and the presence of numerous coexisting ions in salt lake brines gi...Electrochemical lithium extraction from salt lakes is an effective strategy for obtaining lithium at a low cost.Nevertheless,the elevated Mg:Li ratio and the presence of numerous coexisting ions in salt lake brines give rise to challenges,such as prolonged lithium extraction periods,diminished lithium extraction efficiency,and considerable environmental pollution.In this work,Li FePO4(LFP)served as the electrode material for electrochemical lithium extraction.The conductive network in the LFP electrode was optimized by adjusting the type of conductive agent.This approach resulted in high lithium extraction efficiency and extended cycle life.When the single conductive agent of acetylene black(AB)or multiwalled carbon nanotubes(MWCNTs)was replaced with the mixed conductive agent of AB/MWCNTs,the average diffusion coefficient of Li+in the electrode increased from 2.35×10^(-9)or 1.77×10^(-9)to 4.21×10^(-9)cm^(2)·s^(-1).At the current density of 20 mA·g^(-1),the average lithium extraction capacity per gram of LFP electrode increased from 30.36 mg with the single conductive agent(AB)to 35.62 mg with the mixed conductive agent(AB/MWCNTs).When the mixed conductive agent was used,the capacity retention of the electrode after 30 cycles reached 82.9%,which was considerably higher than the capacity retention of 65.8%obtained when the single AB was utilized.Meanwhile,the electrode with mixed conductive agent of AB/MWCNTs provided good cycling performance.When the conductive agent content decreased or the loading capacity increased,the electrode containing the mixed conductive agent continued to show excellent electrochemical performance.Furthermore,a self-designed,highly efficient,continuous lithium extraction device was constructed.The electrode utilizing the AB/MWCNT mixed conductive agent maintained excellent adsorption capacity and cycling performance in this device.This work provides a new perspective for the electrochemical extraction of lithium using LFP electrodes.展开更多
Lithium production in China mainly depends on hard rock lithium ores,which has a defect in resources,environment,and economy compared with extracting lithium from brine.This paper focuses on the research progress of e...Lithium production in China mainly depends on hard rock lithium ores,which has a defect in resources,environment,and economy compared with extracting lithium from brine.This paper focuses on the research progress of extracting lithium from spodumene,lepidolite,petalite,and zinnwaldite by acid,alkali,salt roasting,and chlorination methods,and analyzes the resource intensity,environmental impact,and production cost of industrial lithium extraction from spodumene and lepidolite.It is found that the sulfuric acid method has a high lithium recovery rate,but with a complicated process and high energy consumption;alkali and chlorination methods can directly react with lithium ores,reducing energy consumption,but need to optimize reaction conditions and safety of equipment and operation;the salt roasting method has large material flux and high energy consumption,so require adjustment of sulfate ratio to increase the lithium yield and reduce production cost.Compared with extracting lithium from brine,extracting lithium from ores,calcination,roasting,purity,and other processes consume more resources and energy;and its environmental impact mainly comes from the pollutants discharged by fossil energy,9.3-60.4 times that of lithium extracted from brine.The processing cost of lithium extraction from lepidolite by sulfate roasting method is higher than that from spodumene by sulfuric acid due to the consumption of high-value sulfate.However,the production costs of both are mainly affected by the price of lithium ores,which is less competitive than that of extracting lithium from brine.Thus,the process of extracting lithium from ores should develop appropriate technology,shorten the process flow,save resources and energy,and increase the recovery rate of related elements to reduce environmental impact and improve the added value of by-products and the economy of the process.展开更多
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 rat...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 hydrochemical types of the lithium-containing salt lakes in the Tibet Plateau were classified according to a large amount of hydrochemical data obtained from a recent investigation on the Tibet Plateau.In addition,the lithium extraction methods used in the salt lakes within each hydrochemical type area were analyzed and summarized,which provided a reference for the selection of lithium extraction processes in the same hydrochemical type of lithium-containing salt lakes in the future.The binding energies of Li(l)and anions in salt lakes with different hydrochemical types were calculated by density functional theory,which provides the theoretical basis for selecting the best lithium extraction technology in different salt lakes.We emphasize that the process with the combined characteristics of high efficiency,economy and environmental protection should be selected according to the hydrochemical type of different salt lakes.In the future,different salt lakes should focus on direct lithium extraction technology from the original brine.展开更多
In this paper,a lithium-ion sieve(LIS)with different morphologies,such as rod-like(LIS-R),spherical(LIS-S),flower-like(LIS-F),and three-dimensional macroporous-mesoporous(LIS-3D),was prepared by hydrothermal synthesis...In this paper,a lithium-ion sieve(LIS)with different morphologies,such as rod-like(LIS-R),spherical(LIS-S),flower-like(LIS-F),and three-dimensional macroporous-mesoporous(LIS-3D),was prepared by hydrothermal synthesis,solid reaction,and hard-template synthesis.The results showed that the LIS with different morphologies presented great differences in specific surface area,pore volume,adsorption selectivity,and structure stability.LIS-3D with highest specific surface area and pore volume displayed the maximum adsorption capacity and adsorption rate,but the stability of LIS-3D was poor because of the manganese dissolution.By comparison,LIS-S has the best structural stability while maintaining a satisfactory adsorption capacity(35.02 mg·g^(-1))and adsorption rate.The LIS-S remained about 90%of the original adsorption capacity after five cycles of adsorption-desorption process.In addition,in the simulated brine system(the magnesium to lithium ratio of 400),the LIS-S exhibited the highest selectivity(α_(Mg)^(Li))of 425.14.In sum,the LIS-S with good morphology is a potential adsorbent for lithium extraction from brine.展开更多
A reasonable classification of deposits holds great significance for identifying prospecting targets and deploying exploration. The world ’s keen demand for lithium resources has expedited the discovery of numerous n...A reasonable classification of deposits holds great significance for identifying prospecting targets and deploying exploration. The world ’s keen demand for lithium resources has expedited the discovery of numerous novel lithium resources. Given the presence of varied classification criteria for lithium resources presently, this study further ascertained and classified the lithium resources according to their occurrence modes, obtaining 10 types and 5 subtypes of lithium deposits(resources) based on endogenetic and exogenetic factors. As indicated by surveys of Cenozoic exogenetic lithium deposits in China and abroad,the formation and distribution of the deposits are primarily determined by plate collision zones, their primary material sources are linked to the anatectic magmas in the deep oceanic crust, and they were formed primarily during the Miocene and Late Paleogene. The researchers ascertained that these deposits,especially those of the salt lake, geothermal, and volcanic deposit types, are formed by unique slightly acidic magmas, tend to migrate and accumulate toward low-lying areas, and display supernormal enrichment. However, the material sources of lithium deposits(resources) of the Neopaleozoic clay subtype and the deep brine type are yet to be further identified. Given the various types and complex origins of lithium deposits(resources), which were formed due to the interactions of multiple spheres, it is recommended that the mineralization of exogenetic lithium deposits(resources) be investigated by integrating tectono-geochemistry, paleoatmospheric circulation, and salinology. So far, industrialized lithium extraction is primarily achieved in lithium deposits of the salt lake, clay, and hard rock types. The lithium extraction employs different processes, with lithium extraction from salt lake-type lithium deposits proving the most energy-saving and cost-effective.展开更多
The global carbon neutrality strategy brings a wave of rechargeable lithium‐ion batteries technique development and induces an ever-growing consumption and demand for lithium(Li).Among all the Li exploitation,extract...The global carbon neutrality strategy brings a wave of rechargeable lithium‐ion batteries technique development and induces an ever-growing consumption and demand for lithium(Li).Among all the Li exploitation,extracting Li from spent LIBs would be a strategic and perspective approach,especially with the low energy consumption and eco-friendly membrane separation method.However,current membrane separation systems mainly focus on monotonous membrane design and structure optimization,and rarely further consider the coordination of inherent structure and applied external field,resulting in limited ion transport.Here,we propose a heterogeneous nanofluidic membrane as a platform for coupling multi-external fields(i.e.,lightinduced heat,electrical,and concentration gradient fields)to construct the multi-field-coupled synergistic ion transport system(MSITS)for Li-ion extraction from spent LIBs.The Li flux of the MSITS reaches 367.4 mmol m^(−2)h^(−1),even higher than the sum flux of those applied individual fields,reflecting synergistic enhancement for ion transport of the multi-field-coupled effect.Benefiting from the adaptation of membrane structure and multi-external fields,the proposed system exhibits ultrahigh selectivity with a Li^(+)/Co^(2+)factor of 216,412,outperforming previous reports.MSITS based on nanofluidic membrane proves to be a promising ion transport strategy,as it could accelerate ion transmembrane transport and alleviate the ion concentration polarization effect.This work demonstrated a collaborative system equipped with an optimized membrane for high-efficient Li extraction,providing an expanded strategy to investigate the other membrane-based applications of their common similarities in core concepts.展开更多
Polyamide(PA)membranes exhibit promising prospects for lithium extraction from spent lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)leachate but face challenges in breaking the tradeoff between selectivity and permeability.Herein,we demo...Polyamide(PA)membranes exhibit promising prospects for lithium extraction from spent lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)leachate but face challenges in breaking the tradeoff between selectivity and permeability.Herein,we demonstrate that the nascent PA membrane post-grafted with triaminoguanidinium(TAG)monomers(PA-TAG membranes)can gain expanded ion passage channels(0.8-7.1Å)with the enhanced positive charge,achieving high-performance lithium separation.The PA-TAG membrane exhibits pure water permeance(PWP)of 15.5 L m^(−2) h^(−1) bar^(−1),superior divalent ions rejection(~98%),and excellent separation factor(~30),much higher than that of the pristine PA membrane.A simulated acid battery leachate was used to test the PA-TAG membrane,achieving a relative volumetric lithium recovery rate of 48.2%.After a two-stage nanofiltration process,the Li^(+)/M2^(+) mass ratio of the 2nd permeate reaches 53.35,445 times that of the feed solution(0.12),showing promising potential for extracting Li from the acidic battery leachate.展开更多
The extraction of lithium has become increasingly critical due to the soaring demand for lithium-ion batteries,which power a wide range of products from smartphones to electric vehicles.Lithium,the lightest metal,boas...The extraction of lithium has become increasingly critical due to the soaring demand for lithium-ion batteries,which power a wide range of products from smartphones to electric vehicles.Lithium,the lightest metal,boasts exceptional energy density,making it ideal for portable electronics and renewable energy storage solutions,addressing environmental pollution issues simultaneously.However,extracting and recycling lithium ions is highly challenging due to its low natural abundance,significant mining difficulties,and environmental concerns.Metal-organic frameworks(MOFs),with their intricate and designable structures as well as abundant and regulated pore environments,have emerged as promising candidates for lithium extraction.The tailored porous structures of MOFs could enable efficient lithium ion sieving and capture.This review aims to discuss the design principles of targeted MOFs and their lithium extraction capabilities,as well as the common analysis methods during these processes.We seek to provide a comprehensive summary of the field and promote the development of advanced materials for practical lithium extraction applications.展开更多
The leaching process and kinetic behavior of lepidolite in hydrochloric acid were explored systematically.The influence of leaching conditions on the leaching efficiency of valuable metals in lepidolite was investigat...The leaching process and kinetic behavior of lepidolite in hydrochloric acid were explored systematically.The influence of leaching conditions on the leaching efficiency of valuable metals in lepidolite was investigated.Under optimized conditions,the leaching efficiencies of Li,K,Rb,Cs and Al are 92.02%,93.31%,88.59%,86.75%and 81.07%,respectively.Kinetics research results show that the leaching process conforms to the shrinking core model that is under the mixed control of chemical reaction and diffusion through the solid product layer.In addition,the contribution of solid product layer diffusion to the leaching gradually expands as the temperature rises,but it is still significantly less than the contribution of chemical reaction.Cost saving in the neutralizing agent and leaching processes makes hydrochloric acid an economical leaching agent for lepidolite.Finally,the Li2CO3 product with a purity of 99.89%was synthesized from the hydrochloric acid leachate.展开更多
Salt lake brine was reacted with activated aluminum-based alloys and lithium was precipitated.The effects of aluminum-based alloys on precipitating lithium were investigated and the reasonable alloy used to extract li...Salt lake brine was reacted with activated aluminum-based alloys and lithium was precipitated.The effects of aluminum-based alloys on precipitating lithium were investigated and the reasonable alloy used to extract lithium from brine was obtained.The effects of the mole ratio of Al to Li and Ca content of Al-Ca alloy,the initial concentration of lithiumion ion in solution,reaction temperature and reaction time on the adsorption rate of lithium were studied,and the optimized process parameters were determined.The results show that the mole ratio of Al to Li and Ca content of Al-Ca alloy and reaction temperature have great influences on the precipitation rate of lithium.The precipitation rate of lithium reaches 94.6% under the optimal condition,indicating that Al-Ca alloy is suitable for the extraction of lithium from salt lake brine.展开更多
Lithium is an important raw material for new energy-powered vehicles,and ensuring its supply is of great significance for global green and sustainable development.Salt lake brine is the main lithium resource,but the s...Lithium is an important raw material for new energy-powered vehicles,and ensuring its supply is of great significance for global green and sustainable development.Salt lake brine is the main lithium resource,but the separation of Li+from coexisting metals poses a major challenge.In this work,a lithium-storing metal oxide SnO2 nanoparticle island-modified LiMn_(2)O_(4) electrode material is designed to endow LiMn_(2)O_(4) with higher lithium extraction capacity and cycling stability.The SnO2 nanoparticle islands effectively mitigate stress during the charge–discharge process of LiMn_(2)O_(4),thereby enhancing cycling stability and promoting the diffusion of Li+.The lithium adsorption capacity of the LiMn_(2)O_(4) electrode material modified with SnO2 nanoparticles reaches 19.76 mg g^(-1) within 1 hour,which is 1.7 times higher than that of LiMn_(2)O_(4)(11.45 mg g^(-1)).The LiMn_(2)O_(4) electrode material modified with SnO2 nanoparticles shows good selectivity and cycling stability for the separation of lithium ions.展开更多
Due to the serious imbalance between demand and supply of lithium,lithium extraction from brine has become a research hotspot.With the demand for power lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)increased rapidly,a large number of sp...Due to the serious imbalance between demand and supply of lithium,lithium extraction from brine has become a research hotspot.With the demand for power lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)increased rapidly,a large number of spent LiFePO_(4)power batteries have been scrapped and entered the recycling stage.Herein,a novel and efficient strategy is proposed to extract lithium from brine by directly reusing spent LiFePO_(4)powder without any treatment.Various electrochemical test results show that spent LiFePO_(4)electrode has appropriate lithium capacity(14.62 mg_(Li)/g_(LiFePO_(4))),excellent separation performance(α_(Li-Na)=210.5)and low energy consumption(0.768 Wh/g_(Li))in electrochemical lithium extraction from simulated brine.This work not only provides a novel idea for lithium extraction from brine,but also develops an effective strategy for recycling spent LIBs.The concept of from waste to wealth is of great significance to the development of recycling the spent batteries.展开更多
Lithium-aluminum layered double hydroxides(LiAl-LDH)have been be successfully applied in commercial-scale for lithium extraction from salt lake brine,however,further advancement of their applications is hampered by su...Lithium-aluminum layered double hydroxides(LiAl-LDH)have been be successfully applied in commercial-scale for lithium extraction from salt lake brine,however,further advancement of their applications is hampered by suboptimal Li^(+)adsorption performance and ambiguous extraction process.Herein,a doping engineering strategy was developed to fabricate novel Zn^(2+)-doped LiAl-LDH(LiZnAl-LDH)with remarkable higher Li^(+)adsorption capacity(13.4 mg/g)and selectivity(separation factors of 213,834,171 for Li^(+)/K^(+),Li^(+)/Na^(+),Li^(+)/Mg^(2+),respectively),as well as lossless reusability in Luobupo brine compared to the pristine LiAl-LDH.Further,combining experiments and simulation calculations,it was revealed that the specific surface area,hydrophilic,and surface attraction for Li^(+)of LiZnAl-LDH were significantly improved,reducing the adsorption energy(Ead)and Gibbs free energy(ΔG),thus facilitating the transfer of Li^(+)from brine into interface followed by insertion into voids.Importantly,the intrinsic oxygen vacancies derived from Zn-doping depressed the diffusion energy barrier of Li^(+),which accelerated the diffusion process of Li^(+)in the internal bulk of LiZnAl-LDH.This work provides a general strategy to overcome the existing limitations of Li^(+)recovery and deepens the understanding of Li^(+)extraction on LiAl-LDH.展开更多
Lithium recovery from spent lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)have attracted extensive attention due to the skyrocketing price of lithium.The medium-temperature carbon reduction roasting was proposed to preferential selectiv...Lithium recovery from spent lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)have attracted extensive attention due to the skyrocketing price of lithium.The medium-temperature carbon reduction roasting was proposed to preferential selective extraction of lithium from spent Li-CoO_(2)(LCO)cathodes to overcome the incomplete recovery and loss of lithium during the recycling process.The LCO layered structure was destroyed and lithium was completely converted into water-soluble Li2CO_(3)under a suitable temperature to control the reduced state of the cobalt oxide.The Co metal agglomerates generated during medium-temperature carbon reduction roasting were broken by wet grinding and ultrasonic crushing to release the entrained lithium.The results showed that 99.10%of the whole lithium could be recovered as Li2CO_(3)with a purity of 99.55%.This work provided a new perspective on the preferentially selective extraction of lithium from spent lithium batteries.展开更多
In light of the burgeoning energy technology sector and the ever-growing demand for lithium across diverse industrial domains,conventional lithium extraction methods have been proven inadequate due to their limited pr...In light of the burgeoning energy technology sector and the ever-growing demand for lithium across diverse industrial domains,conventional lithium extraction methods have been proven inadequate due to their limited production capacity and high operational costs.This work introduces a novel approach to the manganese-titanium based composite HMTO(Mn:Ti=1:4)lithium ion-sieve(LIS)nanospheres,employing lithium acetate dihydrate,manganese carbonate and titanium dioxide P25 as the primary materials.These nanospheres exhibit relatively uniform spherical morphology,narrow size distribution,small average particle size(ca.55 nm),large specific surface area(43.58 m^(2)g^(-1))and high surface O_(2)-content(59.01%).When utilized as the adsorbents for Li^(+)ions,the HMTO(Mn:Ti=1:4)LIS demonstrates a fast adsorption rate,approaching equilibrium within 6.0 h with an equilibrium adsorption capacity(qe)of 79.5 mg g^(-1)and a maximum adsorption capacity(qm)of 87.26 mg g^(-1)(initial concentration CO:1.8 g L^(-1)).In addition,the HMTO(Mn:Ti=1:4)also delivers a high lithium extraction from the simulated high magnesium-lithium molar ratio salt lake brine(Mg:Li=103),achieving a qeof 33.85 mg g^(-1)along with a remarkable selectivity(α_(Mg)^(Li)=2192.76).Particularly,the HMTO(Mn:Ti=1:4)LIS showcases a satisfactory recycling adsorption performance.The adsorption capacity remains at a high level,even that determined after the 5th cycle(55.45 mg g^(-1))surpasses that of the most recently reported adsorbents.Ultimately,the fantastic synergistic lithium adsorption mechanism is deliberately uncovered by leveraging the ion exchange principles and molecular dynamics(MD)simulations.展开更多
The extraction of lithium from salt lake brine in the Chinese Qaidam Basin is challenging due to its high Mg/Li and Na/Li ratios. Herein, we utilized a reaction-coupled separation technology to separate sodium and lit...The extraction of lithium from salt lake brine in the Chinese Qaidam Basin is challenging due to its high Mg/Li and Na/Li ratios. Herein, we utilized a reaction-coupled separation technology to separate sodium and lithium ions from a high Na/Li ratio brine(Na/Li = 48.7, w/w) and extracted lithium with Li Al-layered double hydroxides(Li Al-LDHs). The Li Al-LDHs act as lithium-ion-selective capturing materials from multication brines. That is, the lithium ions selectively enter the solid phase to form Li Al-LDHs, and the sodium ions are still retained in the liquid phase. This is because the lithium ions can be incorporated into the structural vacancies of LiAl-LDHs, whereas the sodium ions cannot. The effects of reaction conditions on lithium loss and separation efficiency were investigated at both the nucleation and the crystallization stage, e.g., the nucleation rotating speed, the Li/Al molar ratio, the crystallization temperature and time, and co-existing cations. The lithium loss is as low as 3.93% under optimal separation conditions.The sodium ions remained in the solution. Consequently, an excellent Na/Li separation efficiency was achieved by this reaction-coupled separation technology. These findings confirm that LiAl-LDHs play a critical function in selectively capturing lithium ions from brines with a high Na/Li ratio, which is useful for the extraction of lithium ions from the abundant salt lake brine resources in China.展开更多
AI（OH）3 was prepared to extract lithium ions from calcium chloride-type oil field brine. The influences of four factors, namely temperature, Al3＋/Li＋ molar ratio, OH-/Al3＋ molar ratio, and contact time between AI...AI（OH）3 was prepared to extract lithium ions from calcium chloride-type oil field brine. The influences of four factors, namely temperature, Al3＋/Li＋ molar ratio, OH-/Al3＋ molar ratio, and contact time between AI（OH）3 and the brine, on the yield of lithium ions were investigated. It is found that their optimal values are 35℃, 4.5, 2.6, and 6 h, respectively. In the course of the experiment, the apparent pH value was observed. The results reveal that the apparent pH value has no remarkable influence on the yield of lithium ions. Meanwhile, the effects of the concentrations of calcium ions and magnesium ions in the brine on lithium recovery were studied. The results indicate that cal- cium ions have minor negative influence on the yield of lithium ions under optimal conditions, and magnesium ions slightly influence the yield of lithium ions.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFE0208300)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22278426)+2 种基金the China National Funds for Distinguished Young Scientists(No.22425808)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2025M771155)the Science Foundation of China University of Petroleum,Beijing(Nos.2462024XKBH001,2462022YJRC003,2462022YJRC002,2462025BJRC002)。
文摘Electrochemical liquid lithium extraction technology has attracted much attention because of its high selectivity,good efficiency,and eco-friendliness.However,the low energy density per unit area and poor stability of traditional thin film electrodes(F-LMO),as well as manganese dissolution loss induced by the Jahn-Teller distortion of LiMn_(2)O_(4),hinder their industrial scalability.Herein,a durable and high-efficiency multistage porous LiMn_(2)O_(4) thick electrode was prepared sustainably by 3D printing technology(3DPLMO)for enhancing lithium recovery from salt lake brine.The multistage porous structure reduced the mass transfer resistance and shortened the ion diffusion path,which was conducive to accelerating the diffusion rate of Li+.Simultaneously,the three-dimensional conductive networks composed of reduced graphene oxide(r GO)and carbon nanotubes(CNT)synergized with the multistage pores effectively weakened the polarization phenomenon of the electrode and improved the stability of 3DP-LMO.The3DP-LMO exhibited a 5.5-fold higher extraction capacity per unit area and the Mn dissolution loss rate was only 1/15 compared with the F-LMO.Notably,the capacity retention rate of 3DP-LMO was 87.6%,significantly better than that of F-LMO(66.3%).Based on the quasi-in situ X-ray Diffraction results,the mechanism of lithium intercalation and deintercalation in 3DP-LMO was elucidated.Furthermore,lithium extraction parameters were optimized using response surface method-center composite design(RSM-CCD),resulting in an increase in lithium extraction capacity to 15.66 mg g^(-1)and a reduction in energy consumption to only 12.33 Wh mol^(-1).The results show that 3DP-LMO has significantly improved lithium extraction performance and stability,and has considerable prospects in practical application.
基金This study was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U20A20148)the Major Science and Technology Projects of the Xizang(Tibet)Autonomous Region(XZ202201ZD0004G and XZ202201ZD0004G01).
文摘This research optimized the structure of lithium extraction solar ponds to enhance the crystallization rate and yield of Li_(2)CO_(3).Using the response surface methodology in Design-Expert 10.0.3,the authors conducted experiments to investigate the influence of four factors related to solar pond structure on the crystallization of Li_(2)CO_(3) and their pairwise interactions.Computational Fluid Dynamics(CFD)simulations of the flow field within the solar pond were performed using COMSOL Multiphysics software to compare temperature distributions before and after optimization.The results indicate that the optimal structure for lithium extraction from the Zabuye Salt Lake solar ponds includes UCZ(Upper Convective Zone)thickness of 53.63 cm,an LCZ(Lower Convective Zone)direct heating temperature of 57.39℃,a CO32−concentration of 32.21 g/L,and an added soda ash concentration of 6.52 g/L.Following this optimized pathway,the Li_(2)CO_(3) precipitation increased by 7.34% compared to the initial solar pond process,with a 33.33% improvement in lithium carbonate crystallization rate.This study demonstrates the feasibility of optimizing lithium extraction solar pond structures,offering a new approach for constructing such ponds in salt lakes.It provides valuable guidance for the efficient extraction of lithium resources from carbonate-type salt lake brines.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52202093)Postgraduate research&practice innovation program of Jiangsu province(SJCX25_2553)+1 种基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2023M731357)the open project of Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Efficient Conversion and Solid-State Storage of Hydrogen&Electricity(ECSSHE2024KF03)。
文摘Developing selective electrodes for lithium extraction from brines remains challenging.This work reports room-temperature synthesized cubic copper hexacyanoferrate(Cu HCF)nanoparticles for hybrid capacitive deionization(HCDI).The Cu HCF framework exhibits a high surface area(715.84 m^(2)·g^(-1)),dual redoxactive sites([Fe^(Ⅲ)(CN)_(6)]^(4-)/[Fe^(Ⅱ)(CN)_(6)]^(3-)and Cu^(+)/Cu^(2+)),and excellent cyclability(99.4%capacity retention after 1000 cycles).In HCDI system,the Cu HCF cathode demonstrates remarkable Li^(+)ions selectivity,achieving a 25.5 mg·g^(-1)adsorption capacity in 500 mg·L^(-1)Li Cl solution with 94%charge efficiency at1.2 V.Notably,in mixed Li^(+)/Mg^(2+)solutions(30:1 molar ratio),Cu HCF nanoparticles maintain a high separation coefficient of 3.1,attributed to the synergistic effects of ionic sieving and preferential redox interactions.Mechanistic studies confirm Li^(+)(de)intercalation via reversible[Fe^(Ⅲ)(CN)_(6)]^(4-)/[Fe^(Ⅱ)(CN)_(6)]^(3-)and Cu^(2+)/Cu^(+)transitions.Density functional theory calculations reveal Li^(+)exhibits lower adsorption energy than Mg^(2+)(-3.72 e V vs.-1.49 e V),which fundamentally explains the preferential extraction capability of Li^(+)ions over Mg^(2+)ions during the separation process.This study advances ion-selective pseudocapacitor design for sustainable lithium extraction from high-salinity resources.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52072322)the Department of Science and Technology of Sichuan Province,China(Nos.23GJHZ0147,23ZDYF0262,2022YFG0294,and 2019-GH02-00052-HZ)。
文摘Electrochemical lithium extraction from salt lakes is an effective strategy for obtaining lithium at a low cost.Nevertheless,the elevated Mg:Li ratio and the presence of numerous coexisting ions in salt lake brines give rise to challenges,such as prolonged lithium extraction periods,diminished lithium extraction efficiency,and considerable environmental pollution.In this work,Li FePO4(LFP)served as the electrode material for electrochemical lithium extraction.The conductive network in the LFP electrode was optimized by adjusting the type of conductive agent.This approach resulted in high lithium extraction efficiency and extended cycle life.When the single conductive agent of acetylene black(AB)or multiwalled carbon nanotubes(MWCNTs)was replaced with the mixed conductive agent of AB/MWCNTs,the average diffusion coefficient of Li+in the electrode increased from 2.35×10^(-9)or 1.77×10^(-9)to 4.21×10^(-9)cm^(2)·s^(-1).At the current density of 20 mA·g^(-1),the average lithium extraction capacity per gram of LFP electrode increased from 30.36 mg with the single conductive agent(AB)to 35.62 mg with the mixed conductive agent(AB/MWCNTs).When the mixed conductive agent was used,the capacity retention of the electrode after 30 cycles reached 82.9%,which was considerably higher than the capacity retention of 65.8%obtained when the single AB was utilized.Meanwhile,the electrode with mixed conductive agent of AB/MWCNTs provided good cycling performance.When the conductive agent content decreased or the loading capacity increased,the electrode containing the mixed conductive agent continued to show excellent electrochemical performance.Furthermore,a self-designed,highly efficient,continuous lithium extraction device was constructed.The electrode utilizing the AB/MWCNT mixed conductive agent maintained excellent adsorption capacity and cycling performance in this device.This work provides a new perspective for the electrochemical extraction of lithium using LFP electrodes.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(71991484,41971265,72088101,and 71991480)the National Key R&D program of China(2021YFC2901801)。
文摘Lithium production in China mainly depends on hard rock lithium ores,which has a defect in resources,environment,and economy compared with extracting lithium from brine.This paper focuses on the research progress of extracting lithium from spodumene,lepidolite,petalite,and zinnwaldite by acid,alkali,salt roasting,and chlorination methods,and analyzes the resource intensity,environmental impact,and production cost of industrial lithium extraction from spodumene and lepidolite.It is found that the sulfuric acid method has a high lithium recovery rate,but with a complicated process and high energy consumption;alkali and chlorination methods can directly react with lithium ores,reducing energy consumption,but need to optimize reaction conditions and safety of equipment and operation;the salt roasting method has large material flux and high energy consumption,so require adjustment of sulfate ratio to increase the lithium yield and reduce production cost.Compared with extracting lithium from brine,extracting lithium from ores,calcination,roasting,purity,and other processes consume more resources and energy;and its environmental impact mainly comes from the pollutants discharged by fossil energy,9.3-60.4 times that of lithium extracted from brine.The processing cost of lithium extraction from lepidolite by sulfate roasting method is higher than that from spodumene by sulfuric acid due to the consumption of high-value sulfate.However,the production costs of both are mainly affected by the price of lithium ores,which is less competitive than that of extracting lithium from brine.Thus,the process of extracting lithium from ores should develop appropriate technology,shorten the process flow,save resources and energy,and increase the recovery rate of related elements to reduce environmental impact and improve the added value of by-products and the economy of the process.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China for financial support(No.91962219).
文摘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 hydrochemical types of the lithium-containing salt lakes in the Tibet Plateau were classified according to a large amount of hydrochemical data obtained from a recent investigation on the Tibet Plateau.In addition,the lithium extraction methods used in the salt lakes within each hydrochemical type area were analyzed and summarized,which provided a reference for the selection of lithium extraction processes in the same hydrochemical type of lithium-containing salt lakes in the future.The binding energies of Li(l)and anions in salt lakes with different hydrochemical types were calculated by density functional theory,which provides the theoretical basis for selecting the best lithium extraction technology in different salt lakes.We emphasize that the process with the combined characteristics of high efficiency,economy and environmental protection should be selected according to the hydrochemical type of different salt lakes.In the future,different salt lakes should focus on direct lithium extraction technology from the original brine.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,(Grant No.21868031)。
文摘In this paper,a lithium-ion sieve(LIS)with different morphologies,such as rod-like(LIS-R),spherical(LIS-S),flower-like(LIS-F),and three-dimensional macroporous-mesoporous(LIS-3D),was prepared by hydrothermal synthesis,solid reaction,and hard-template synthesis.The results showed that the LIS with different morphologies presented great differences in specific surface area,pore volume,adsorption selectivity,and structure stability.LIS-3D with highest specific surface area and pore volume displayed the maximum adsorption capacity and adsorption rate,but the stability of LIS-3D was poor because of the manganese dissolution.By comparison,LIS-S has the best structural stability while maintaining a satisfactory adsorption capacity(35.02 mg·g^(-1))and adsorption rate.The LIS-S remained about 90%of the original adsorption capacity after five cycles of adsorption-desorption process.In addition,in the simulated brine system(the magnesium to lithium ratio of 400),the LIS-S exhibited the highest selectivity(α_(Mg)^(Li))of 425.14.In sum,the LIS-S with good morphology is a potential adsorbent for lithium extraction from brine.
基金funded by the major research program of the of National Natural Science Foundation of China entitled Metallogenic Mechanisms and Regularity of the Lithium Ore Concentration Area in the Zabuye Salt Lake, Tibet (91962219)Science and Technology Major Project of the Tibet Autonomous Region ’s Science and Techonlogy Plan (XZ202201ZD0004G01)a geological survey project of China Geological Survey (DD20230037)。
文摘A reasonable classification of deposits holds great significance for identifying prospecting targets and deploying exploration. The world ’s keen demand for lithium resources has expedited the discovery of numerous novel lithium resources. Given the presence of varied classification criteria for lithium resources presently, this study further ascertained and classified the lithium resources according to their occurrence modes, obtaining 10 types and 5 subtypes of lithium deposits(resources) based on endogenetic and exogenetic factors. As indicated by surveys of Cenozoic exogenetic lithium deposits in China and abroad,the formation and distribution of the deposits are primarily determined by plate collision zones, their primary material sources are linked to the anatectic magmas in the deep oceanic crust, and they were formed primarily during the Miocene and Late Paleogene. The researchers ascertained that these deposits,especially those of the salt lake, geothermal, and volcanic deposit types, are formed by unique slightly acidic magmas, tend to migrate and accumulate toward low-lying areas, and display supernormal enrichment. However, the material sources of lithium deposits(resources) of the Neopaleozoic clay subtype and the deep brine type are yet to be further identified. Given the various types and complex origins of lithium deposits(resources), which were formed due to the interactions of multiple spheres, it is recommended that the mineralization of exogenetic lithium deposits(resources) be investigated by integrating tectono-geochemistry, paleoatmospheric circulation, and salinology. So far, industrialized lithium extraction is primarily achieved in lithium deposits of the salt lake, clay, and hard rock types. The lithium extraction employs different processes, with lithium extraction from salt lake-type lithium deposits proving the most energy-saving and cost-effective.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFB3805904,2022YFB3805900)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22122207,21988102,21905287)CAS Project for Young Scientists in Basic Research(YSBR-039).
文摘The global carbon neutrality strategy brings a wave of rechargeable lithium‐ion batteries technique development and induces an ever-growing consumption and demand for lithium(Li).Among all the Li exploitation,extracting Li from spent LIBs would be a strategic and perspective approach,especially with the low energy consumption and eco-friendly membrane separation method.However,current membrane separation systems mainly focus on monotonous membrane design and structure optimization,and rarely further consider the coordination of inherent structure and applied external field,resulting in limited ion transport.Here,we propose a heterogeneous nanofluidic membrane as a platform for coupling multi-external fields(i.e.,lightinduced heat,electrical,and concentration gradient fields)to construct the multi-field-coupled synergistic ion transport system(MSITS)for Li-ion extraction from spent LIBs.The Li flux of the MSITS reaches 367.4 mmol m^(−2)h^(−1),even higher than the sum flux of those applied individual fields,reflecting synergistic enhancement for ion transport of the multi-field-coupled effect.Benefiting from the adaptation of membrane structure and multi-external fields,the proposed system exhibits ultrahigh selectivity with a Li^(+)/Co^(2+)factor of 216,412,outperforming previous reports.MSITS based on nanofluidic membrane proves to be a promising ion transport strategy,as it could accelerate ion transmembrane transport and alleviate the ion concentration polarization effect.This work demonstrated a collaborative system equipped with an optimized membrane for high-efficient Li extraction,providing an expanded strategy to investigate the other membrane-based applications of their common similarities in core concepts.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (22408246)Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF (GZC20231879)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (2024M752318)。
文摘Polyamide(PA)membranes exhibit promising prospects for lithium extraction from spent lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)leachate but face challenges in breaking the tradeoff between selectivity and permeability.Herein,we demonstrate that the nascent PA membrane post-grafted with triaminoguanidinium(TAG)monomers(PA-TAG membranes)can gain expanded ion passage channels(0.8-7.1Å)with the enhanced positive charge,achieving high-performance lithium separation.The PA-TAG membrane exhibits pure water permeance(PWP)of 15.5 L m^(−2) h^(−1) bar^(−1),superior divalent ions rejection(~98%),and excellent separation factor(~30),much higher than that of the pristine PA membrane.A simulated acid battery leachate was used to test the PA-TAG membrane,achieving a relative volumetric lithium recovery rate of 48.2%.After a two-stage nanofiltration process,the Li^(+)/M2^(+) mass ratio of the 2nd permeate reaches 53.35,445 times that of the feed solution(0.12),showing promising potential for extracting Li from the acidic battery leachate.
基金supported by the Robert A.Welch Foundation through an endowed chair(A-0030)to H.-C.Z.Moselle Technologies,LLC through project M2304151National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.22471130).
文摘The extraction of lithium has become increasingly critical due to the soaring demand for lithium-ion batteries,which power a wide range of products from smartphones to electric vehicles.Lithium,the lightest metal,boasts exceptional energy density,making it ideal for portable electronics and renewable energy storage solutions,addressing environmental pollution issues simultaneously.However,extracting and recycling lithium ions is highly challenging due to its low natural abundance,significant mining difficulties,and environmental concerns.Metal-organic frameworks(MOFs),with their intricate and designable structures as well as abundant and regulated pore environments,have emerged as promising candidates for lithium extraction.The tailored porous structures of MOFs could enable efficient lithium ion sieving and capture.This review aims to discuss the design principles of targeted MOFs and their lithium extraction capabilities,as well as the common analysis methods during these processes.We seek to provide a comprehensive summary of the field and promote the development of advanced materials for practical lithium extraction applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52122407)the National Key Research&Development Program of China(No.2022YF2906200)the Science and Technology Innovation Program of Hunan Province,China(No.2022RC3048)。
文摘The leaching process and kinetic behavior of lepidolite in hydrochloric acid were explored systematically.The influence of leaching conditions on the leaching efficiency of valuable metals in lepidolite was investigated.Under optimized conditions,the leaching efficiencies of Li,K,Rb,Cs and Al are 92.02%,93.31%,88.59%,86.75%and 81.07%,respectively.Kinetics research results show that the leaching process conforms to the shrinking core model that is under the mixed control of chemical reaction and diffusion through the solid product layer.In addition,the contribution of solid product layer diffusion to the leaching gradually expands as the temperature rises,but it is still significantly less than the contribution of chemical reaction.Cost saving in the neutralizing agent and leaching processes makes hydrochloric acid an economical leaching agent for lepidolite.Finally,the Li2CO3 product with a purity of 99.89%was synthesized from the hydrochloric acid leachate.
基金Project(U1407137)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘Salt lake brine was reacted with activated aluminum-based alloys and lithium was precipitated.The effects of aluminum-based alloys on precipitating lithium were investigated and the reasonable alloy used to extract lithium from brine was obtained.The effects of the mole ratio of Al to Li and Ca content of Al-Ca alloy,the initial concentration of lithiumion ion in solution,reaction temperature and reaction time on the adsorption rate of lithium were studied,and the optimized process parameters were determined.The results show that the mole ratio of Al to Li and Ca content of Al-Ca alloy and reaction temperature have great influences on the precipitation rate of lithium.The precipitation rate of lithium reaches 94.6% under the optimal condition,indicating that Al-Ca alloy is suitable for the extraction of lithium from salt lake brine.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFE0208300)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22278426 and 21908082)the Science Foundation of China University of Petroleum,Beijing(No.2462024XKBH001,2462022YJRC003,2462022YJRC002).
文摘Lithium is an important raw material for new energy-powered vehicles,and ensuring its supply is of great significance for global green and sustainable development.Salt lake brine is the main lithium resource,but the separation of Li+from coexisting metals poses a major challenge.In this work,a lithium-storing metal oxide SnO2 nanoparticle island-modified LiMn_(2)O_(4) electrode material is designed to endow LiMn_(2)O_(4) with higher lithium extraction capacity and cycling stability.The SnO2 nanoparticle islands effectively mitigate stress during the charge–discharge process of LiMn_(2)O_(4),thereby enhancing cycling stability and promoting the diffusion of Li+.The lithium adsorption capacity of the LiMn_(2)O_(4) electrode material modified with SnO2 nanoparticles reaches 19.76 mg g^(-1) within 1 hour,which is 1.7 times higher than that of LiMn_(2)O_(4)(11.45 mg g^(-1)).The LiMn_(2)O_(4) electrode material modified with SnO2 nanoparticles shows good selectivity and cycling stability for the separation of lithium ions.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52173246,91963118,and 52102213)the Science Technology Program of Jilin Province(No.20200201066JC)。
文摘Due to the serious imbalance between demand and supply of lithium,lithium extraction from brine has become a research hotspot.With the demand for power lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)increased rapidly,a large number of spent LiFePO_(4)power batteries have been scrapped and entered the recycling stage.Herein,a novel and efficient strategy is proposed to extract lithium from brine by directly reusing spent LiFePO_(4)powder without any treatment.Various electrochemical test results show that spent LiFePO_(4)electrode has appropriate lithium capacity(14.62 mg_(Li)/g_(LiFePO_(4))),excellent separation performance(α_(Li-Na)=210.5)and low energy consumption(0.768 Wh/g_(Li))in electrochemical lithium extraction from simulated brine.This work not only provides a novel idea for lithium extraction from brine,but also develops an effective strategy for recycling spent LIBs.The concept of from waste to wealth is of great significance to the development of recycling the spent batteries.
基金supports for this work from National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFC2906300)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52204283)+2 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province of China(No.2021CFB554)the Key Project of the Science and Technology Research of Hubei Provincial Department of Education(No.D20221605)the CONACYT through the project A1-S-8817.L.J.Z.would like to thank CONACYT for the scholarship for granting his the scholarship No.847199 during his Ph.D study.
文摘Lithium-aluminum layered double hydroxides(LiAl-LDH)have been be successfully applied in commercial-scale for lithium extraction from salt lake brine,however,further advancement of their applications is hampered by suboptimal Li^(+)adsorption performance and ambiguous extraction process.Herein,a doping engineering strategy was developed to fabricate novel Zn^(2+)-doped LiAl-LDH(LiZnAl-LDH)with remarkable higher Li^(+)adsorption capacity(13.4 mg/g)and selectivity(separation factors of 213,834,171 for Li^(+)/K^(+),Li^(+)/Na^(+),Li^(+)/Mg^(2+),respectively),as well as lossless reusability in Luobupo brine compared to the pristine LiAl-LDH.Further,combining experiments and simulation calculations,it was revealed that the specific surface area,hydrophilic,and surface attraction for Li^(+)of LiZnAl-LDH were significantly improved,reducing the adsorption energy(Ead)and Gibbs free energy(ΔG),thus facilitating the transfer of Li^(+)from brine into interface followed by insertion into voids.Importantly,the intrinsic oxygen vacancies derived from Zn-doping depressed the diffusion energy barrier of Li^(+),which accelerated the diffusion process of Li^(+)in the internal bulk of LiZnAl-LDH.This work provides a general strategy to overcome the existing limitations of Li^(+)recovery and deepens the understanding of Li^(+)extraction on LiAl-LDH.
基金the Science and Technology Key Project of Anhui Province,China(No.2022e03020004).
文摘Lithium recovery from spent lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)have attracted extensive attention due to the skyrocketing price of lithium.The medium-temperature carbon reduction roasting was proposed to preferential selective extraction of lithium from spent Li-CoO_(2)(LCO)cathodes to overcome the incomplete recovery and loss of lithium during the recycling process.The LCO layered structure was destroyed and lithium was completely converted into water-soluble Li2CO_(3)under a suitable temperature to control the reduced state of the cobalt oxide.The Co metal agglomerates generated during medium-temperature carbon reduction roasting were broken by wet grinding and ultrasonic crushing to release the entrained lithium.The results showed that 99.10%of the whole lithium could be recovered as Li2CO_(3)with a purity of 99.55%.This work provided a new perspective on the preferentially selective extraction of lithium from spent lithium batteries.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22075304,22378390)Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province,China(ZR2022MB075)+2 种基金State Key Laboratory of Organic-Inorganic Composites(oic-202401016)State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering(SKL-ChE-24A02)Beijing Natural Science Foundation,China(3222050).
文摘In light of the burgeoning energy technology sector and the ever-growing demand for lithium across diverse industrial domains,conventional lithium extraction methods have been proven inadequate due to their limited production capacity and high operational costs.This work introduces a novel approach to the manganese-titanium based composite HMTO(Mn:Ti=1:4)lithium ion-sieve(LIS)nanospheres,employing lithium acetate dihydrate,manganese carbonate and titanium dioxide P25 as the primary materials.These nanospheres exhibit relatively uniform spherical morphology,narrow size distribution,small average particle size(ca.55 nm),large specific surface area(43.58 m^(2)g^(-1))and high surface O_(2)-content(59.01%).When utilized as the adsorbents for Li^(+)ions,the HMTO(Mn:Ti=1:4)LIS demonstrates a fast adsorption rate,approaching equilibrium within 6.0 h with an equilibrium adsorption capacity(qe)of 79.5 mg g^(-1)and a maximum adsorption capacity(qm)of 87.26 mg g^(-1)(initial concentration CO:1.8 g L^(-1)).In addition,the HMTO(Mn:Ti=1:4)also delivers a high lithium extraction from the simulated high magnesium-lithium molar ratio salt lake brine(Mg:Li=103),achieving a qeof 33.85 mg g^(-1)along with a remarkable selectivity(α_(Mg)^(Li)=2192.76).Particularly,the HMTO(Mn:Ti=1:4)LIS showcases a satisfactory recycling adsorption performance.The adsorption capacity remains at a high level,even that determined after the 5th cycle(55.45 mg g^(-1))surpasses that of the most recently reported adsorbents.Ultimately,the fantastic synergistic lithium adsorption mechanism is deliberately uncovered by leveraging the ion exchange principles and molecular dynamics(MD)simulations.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant U1507202, U1707603)the Innovative Research Groups of National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant 21521005)the Key R&D Program of Qinghai Province (Grant 2017-GX-144)
文摘The extraction of lithium from salt lake brine in the Chinese Qaidam Basin is challenging due to its high Mg/Li and Na/Li ratios. Herein, we utilized a reaction-coupled separation technology to separate sodium and lithium ions from a high Na/Li ratio brine(Na/Li = 48.7, w/w) and extracted lithium with Li Al-layered double hydroxides(Li Al-LDHs). The Li Al-LDHs act as lithium-ion-selective capturing materials from multication brines. That is, the lithium ions selectively enter the solid phase to form Li Al-LDHs, and the sodium ions are still retained in the liquid phase. This is because the lithium ions can be incorporated into the structural vacancies of LiAl-LDHs, whereas the sodium ions cannot. The effects of reaction conditions on lithium loss and separation efficiency were investigated at both the nucleation and the crystallization stage, e.g., the nucleation rotating speed, the Li/Al molar ratio, the crystallization temperature and time, and co-existing cations. The lithium loss is as low as 3.93% under optimal separation conditions.The sodium ions remained in the solution. Consequently, an excellent Na/Li separation efficiency was achieved by this reaction-coupled separation technology. These findings confirm that LiAl-LDHs play a critical function in selectively capturing lithium ions from brines with a high Na/Li ratio, which is useful for the extraction of lithium ions from the abundant salt lake brine resources in China.
基金supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology of People's Republic of China (No.2006BAB09B07)National Nature Science Foundation of China (No.41073023)Research Project of Science and Technology Department of Qinghai Province, China (No.2010-G-210)
文摘AI（OH）3 was prepared to extract lithium ions from calcium chloride-type oil field brine. The influences of four factors, namely temperature, Al3＋/Li＋ molar ratio, OH-/Al3＋ molar ratio, and contact time between AI（OH）3 and the brine, on the yield of lithium ions were investigated. It is found that their optimal values are 35℃, 4.5, 2.6, and 6 h, respectively. In the course of the experiment, the apparent pH value was observed. The results reveal that the apparent pH value has no remarkable influence on the yield of lithium ions. Meanwhile, the effects of the concentrations of calcium ions and magnesium ions in the brine on lithium recovery were studied. The results indicate that cal- cium ions have minor negative influence on the yield of lithium ions under optimal conditions, and magnesium ions slightly influence the yield of lithium ions.
