SeongBeom Jeon , Taijin Min , Minhui Kim , Choonsoo Kim , Sungil Lim , Hongsik Yoon
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Chemical free pH control for efficient lithium recovery via redox-couple mediated bipolar membrane electrodialysis
A novel redox couple mediated bipolar membrane electrodialysis (redox-BMED) system was developed and optimized to enable chemical free pH control for lithium precipitation. Unlike conventional methods that rely on alkaline reagents such as NaOH, this system utilizes in situ water dissociation through a bipolar membrane (BPM) and reversible redox mediation (Fe(CN)64−/Fe(CN)63−), thereby avoiding additional chemical inputs for pH control. The effects of operating conditions such as applied voltage (0.6–1.2 V), flow rates (2–10 mL/min) and electrodes stacking were investigated. Maximum performance was achieved with a lithium ion flux of 13.82 g-Li+/m2d and energy consumption of 1.33 Wh/g. A techno-economic analysis was conducted to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the redox-BMED system compared to conventional BMED. The redox-BMED system demonstrated over 70 % reduction in total annual cost, primarily due to simplified stacking design and lower membrane usage. Overall, these findings indicate that redox-BMED offers a viable alternative for lithium recovery in CO2 based precipitation processes. Its ability to combine chemical free pH control, high purity product formation, and competitive economic returns underscores its potential for large-scale lithium recycling and resource utilization.
期刊介绍:
Desalination is a scholarly journal that focuses on the field of desalination materials, processes, and associated technologies. It encompasses a wide range of disciplines and aims to publish exceptional papers in this area.
The journal invites submissions that explicitly revolve around water desalting and its applications to various sources such as seawater, groundwater, and wastewater. It particularly encourages research on diverse desalination methods including thermal, membrane, sorption, and hybrid processes.
By providing a platform for innovative studies, Desalination aims to advance the understanding and development of desalination technologies, promoting sustainable solutions for water scarcity challenges.