Artificial Channels Separate Lithium up to Five Times More Selectively
The nanoscale channels could simplify lithium recovery by separating the metal from mixed solutions without energy-intensive conventional extraction, researchers said.
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Living cells inspire tiny channels that could help extract lithium for batteries
Gathering lithium, a crucial element in batteries for smartphones, electric cars and the electrical grid, is a time-consuming and energy-intensive process, but new technology could make it much easier.
The University of Texas, Austin, designed artificial nanoscale channels, inspired by organic, embedded in membranes. Development could establish a new standard of performance for artificial ion channels, opening the way for faster, cleaner, and more localized lithium extraction, reports Interesting Engineering. Tiny synthetic pores allow the selective passage of ions [...]
Tiny channels inspired by living cells could unlock more battery lithium
Scientists have created tiny artificial channels that allow lithium to pass through while restricting other dissolved substances. Inspired by the natural gateways in living cells, the technology could help make an important battery ingredient easier to recover. The University of Texas at Austin team found that its channels were two to five times more selective […]
When lithium is to be extracted from salty water, numerous other dissolved ions have to be separated. Researchers have succeeded in developing artificial membrane channels that allow lithium to pass through in the laboratory in particular. The selectivity factors compared to sodium and magnesium are at least 94 and 286 respectively. However, for practical use tests with natural salt leaching are still lacking. Austin [...] The article Artificial…
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