Recent advances in lithium recovery from oil and gas field produced water by adsorptive and electrochemical approaches

IF 23.8 Q1 CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

EnergyChem Pub Date : 2025-09-19 DOI:10.1016/j.enchem.2025.100172

Guiling Luo , Li Zhang , Muyao He , Yanhong Chao , Haiyan Liu , Wenshuai Zhu , Zhichang Liu , Chunming Xu

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Abstract

As global lithium demand surges amid energy transition imperatives, this review positions itself as a critical synthesis of cutting-edge advancements and strategic insights into lithium recovery from oil and gas field produced water (OGPW)—a vast, underutilized resource. Unlike prior studies focused on conventional brines, we systematically dissect OGPW’s unique physicochemical profile and its implications for lithium extraction, bridging a critical knowledge gap in resource utilization. This work pioneers a comparative analysis of adsorption and electrochemical technologies, emphasizing their adaptability to OGPW’s complex matrix. For adsorption, we spotlight next-generation Ti, Mn, and Al-based adsorbents, detailing innovations in nanostructured architectures, dual-functional ligand grafting, and ion-sieving mechanisms that achieve unprecedented Li⁺ selectivity under high salinity conditions. In electrochemical approaches, we unveil advances in lattice-engineered lithium manganese oxide and heteroatom-doped lithium iron phosphate electrodes, coupled with 3D conductive scaffolds and electrochemical systems, which collectively enhance extraction kinetics and cyclability. By mapping a holistic roadmap, this review not only consolidates fragmented research but also propels the field toward sustainable, high-yield lithium recovery. Our synthesis of emerging trends, unresolved challenges, and interdisciplinary synergies aims to redefine industrial paradigms, provide actionable guidance for policymakers and engineers to transform OGPW into a strategic lithium reserve.

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吸附法和电化学法从油气田采出水中回收锂的研究进展

随着全球锂需求在能源转型的迫切需要中激增，本综述将自己定位为对从油气田采出水（OGPW）中回收锂这一巨大但未充分利用的资源的前沿进展和战略见解的重要综合。与以往的常规盐水研究不同，我们系统地剖析了OGPW独特的物理化学特征及其对锂提取的影响，弥合了资源利用方面的关键知识差距。这项工作开创了吸附和电化学技术的比较分析，强调了它们对OGPW复杂基质的适应性。在吸附方面，我们重点介绍了下一代Ti、Mn和al基吸附剂，详细介绍了纳米结构、双功能配体接枝和离子筛选机制方面的创新，这些创新在高盐度条件下实现了前所未有的Li +选择性。在电化学方法方面，我们揭示了晶格工程锰酸锂和杂原子掺杂磷酸铁锂电极的进展，再加上3D导电支架和电化学系统，它们共同增强了提取动力学和可循环性。通过绘制整体路线图，本综述不仅整合了分散的研究，还推动了该领域朝着可持续、高产锂回收的方向发展。我们综合了新兴趋势、未解决的挑战和跨学科的协同作用，旨在重新定义行业范式，为政策制定者和工程师提供可操作的指导，将OGPW转变为战略锂储备。

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EnergyChem Multiple-

CiteScore

40.80

自引率

2.80%

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审稿时长

40 days

期刊介绍： EnergyChem, a reputable journal, focuses on publishing high-quality research and review articles within the realm of chemistry, chemical engineering, and materials science with a specific emphasis on energy applications. The priority areas covered by the journal include:Solar energy,Energy harvesting devices,Fuel cells,Hydrogen energy,Bioenergy and biofuels,Batteries,Supercapacitors,Electrocatalysis and photocatalysis,Energy storage and energy conversion,Carbon capture and storage