Anion-Regulated Lithium Isotope Separation with Crown Ethers Via Tuning Coordination Environments

Key Points

• The aim is to develop an efficient method for lithium isotope separation and optimize separation systems.
• Li exchange between aqueous and organic phases is analyzed.
• A screening method is employed for efficient lithium isotope separation.
• The study provides theoretical guidance for system optimization.
• Substantial increases in separation coefficients observed through phase exchange.
• An effective screening method identified for lithium isotope separation techniques.