Xinlin Zhai, Yusheng Jiang, Yanxiao Si, Shuping Ding, Chengwang Zhao, Hao Wang, Chenran Liu, Chen Hong, Bo Jiang, Weibo Feng, Nan Fu
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Abstract
With growing global lithium demand, brine resources have gained research focus due to abundance but extraction challenges. This review summarizes lithium enrichment advances from various brines, comparing mainstream technologies. Adsorption methods show superior potential, though adsorbent performance varies significantly. We comprehensively analyze adsorbents’ technical characteristics, including chemical structures, synthesis, adsorption mechanisms, and separation performance. By evaluating advantages/limitations alongside mechanisms and application challenges, optimization strategies are proposed. Future development directions for novel adsorbents are suggested, providing theoretical and practical guidance to advance brine lithium extraction technologies.
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Die Chemie Ingenieur Technik ist die wohl angesehenste deutschsprachige Zeitschrift für Verfahrensingenieure, technische Chemiker, Apparatebauer und Biotechnologen. Als Fachorgan von DECHEMA, GDCh und VDI-GVC gilt sie als das unverzichtbare Forum für den Erfahrungsaustausch zwischen Forschern und Anwendern aus Industrie, Forschung und Entwicklung. Wissenschaftlicher Fortschritt und Praxisnähe: Eine Kombination, die es nur in der CIT gibt!