January 1, 2017Environmental Science Water Research & Technology266 citationsOpen Access
View Full PaperLithium extraction from Chinese salt-lake brines: opportunities, challenges, and future outlook
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Abstract
Chinese salt-lake brine is mainly of the magnesium sulfate subtype with a high Mg/Li ratio. To extract high purity lithium chloride from Chinese brine has been a decade-long challenge. This review summarizes the state-of-the-art of lithium extraction from Chinese salt-lake brine.