Towards a higher level of circularity in lithium brine mining: CO₂ absorption in concentrated brines

Nadia Carla Zeballos; Walter R. Torres; Victoria Flexer

doi:10.1039/d5su00552c

January 1, 2025RSC SustainabilityOpen Access

Towards a higher level of circularity in lithium brine mining: CO₂ absorption in concentrated brines

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The novel treatment approach enhances CO2 absorption in concentrated brines, significantly impacting sustainability.
This innovation effectively addresses carbon emissions, chemical consumption, and water use in lithium brine mining.
The six-stage treatment process demonstrates potential advancements for more circular lithium production methods.
Implications of the research indicate a promising direction for reducing environmental impacts in the lithium industry.

Implication

Innovations aim to reduce carbon emissions and water use in lithium production from brines, suggesting progress towards sustainability.

Abstract

The transition to sustainable lithium production from brines requires innovations that address chemical consumption, water use, and carbon emissions. This work proposes a novel six-stage treatment of real, highly saline...

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Zeballos et al. (2025) studied this question.

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