Recent Advances and Future Prospects of Lithium Recovery from Low-Grade Lithium Resources: A Review
The growing demand for lithium, driven by the widespread adoption of electric vehicles and renewable energy storage systems, has sparked interest in developing low-grade lithium resources. This comprehensive review explores the types, distribution, extraction technologies, challenges, and future pro...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-12-01
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| Series: | Inorganics |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6740/13/1/4 |
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| Summary: | The growing demand for lithium, driven by the widespread adoption of electric vehicles and renewable energy storage systems, has sparked interest in developing low-grade lithium resources. This comprehensive review explores the types, distribution, extraction technologies, challenges, and future prospects of low-grade lithium resources. This article focuses on low-grade lithium sources such as clays, brines, coal, and coal by-products, and analyzes the principles, advantages, and limitations of key extraction techniques, including acid-alkaline leaching, bioleaching, adsorption, and membrane separation. Furthermore, this review discusses the technical, economic, and environmental sustainability challenges associated with developing low-grade lithium resources and proposes corresponding strategies. Future research should focus on improving the selectivity and efficiency of extraction and processing technologies, optimizing separation processes, and developing green and cost-effective extraction methods. Establishing supportive policy frameworks, strengthening international cooperation, and knowledge sharing are crucial for promoting the sustainable development of low-grade lithium resources. This review provides stakeholders with comprehensive insights and recommendations for addressing the growing lithium demand and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. |
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| ISSN: | 2304-6740 |