Rapid Lithium Extraction via Solar Thermal Interfacial Evaporation with Zero Liquid Discharge

Luheng Tang; Subhash C. Singh; Mingguo Ma; Chunlei Guo

doi:10.1039/d5ta08968a

January 1, 2026Journal of Materials Chemistry A

Rapid Lithium Extraction via Solar Thermal Interfacial Evaporation with Zero Liquid Discharge

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To develop a sustainable lithium extraction method using solar thermal interfacial evaporation.
Utilized solar thermal energy to enhance lithium extraction from salt-lake brines.
Implemented interfacial evaporation techniques to increase efficiency.
Tested the system for zero liquid discharge to minimize environmental impact.
Achieved rapid lithium extraction rates significantly higher than traditional methods.
Demonstrated the feasibility of a zero liquid discharge system.
Highlighted the sustainability potential of solar thermal methods for lithium extraction.

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Demonstrates an innovative lithium extraction method in salt-lake brines, suggesting more sustainable practices are needed.

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Global lithium demand has surged by over 150% in the past three years, intensifying the need for sustainable extraction methods beyond traditional ore mining. Extraction from salt-lake brines offers an...

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