Navigating the membrane maze for lithium extraction

Darling, Seth B. [Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States); University of Chicago, IL (United States)] (ORCID:0000000254616965)

doi:10.1038/s44221-025-00409-8

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Navigating the membrane maze for lithium extraction

Darling, Seth B. [Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States); University of Chicago, IL (United States)] (ORCID:0000000254616965)

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Here, research now demonstrates that solution-processable polymer membranes with hydrophilic subnanometre pores can selectively extract lithium ions from salt-lake brines, offering a potentially sustainable approach to meet the growing demand for lithium in energy storage applications.

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Darling, Seth B. [Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States); University of Chicago, IL (United States)] (ORCID:0000000254616965). 2025-03-12. Navigating the membrane maze for lithium extraction. https://doi.org/10.1038/s44221-025-00409-8

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