Preparation and performance evaluation of granulated PVDF-lithium ion-sieve: An efficient direct lithium extraction (DLE) system for industrial applications

Key Points

• Performance evaluation reveals the granulated PVDF-lithium ion-sieve is effective for direct lithium extraction.
• Efficiency was found to increase by over 30% in comparison to traditional methods.
• Assessment indicates the method can significantly reduce costs in industrial applications.
• Potential real-world applications are highlighted, including battery production and renewable energy storage.