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Key Points

• The research investigates the role of lithium in the mechanochemical annulative dimerization process.
• Utilized mechanochemical techniques to induce dimerization in a controlled environment.
• Analyzed reaction products to determine effectiveness and efficiency of lithium as a catalyst.
• Lithium significantly improved the yield of dimerization compared to traditional methods.
• Mechanochemical processes achieved greater reaction rates with lithium, indicating higher efficiency.