Electrochemical Methods for Lithium Recovery: A Comprehensive and Critical Review
Ca' Foscari University of Venice · Furtwangen University · +4 more institutions
Abstract
Due to the ubiquitous presence of lithium-ion batteries in portable applications, and their implementation in the transportation and large-scale energy sectors, the future cost and availability of lithium is currently under debate. Lithium demand is expected to grow in the near future, up to 900 ktons per year in 2025. Lithium utilization would depend on a strong increase in production. However, the currently most extended lithium extraction method, the lime-soda evaporation process, requires a period of time in the range of 1-2 years and depends on weather conditions. The actual global production of lithium by this technology will soon be far exceeded by market demand. Alternative production methods have…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 23.69
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- 100%
- References
- 147
Authors
5- ABAlberto Battistel
Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Furtwangen University
- MSMaria Sofia Palagonia
Covestro (Germany)
- DBDoriano Brogioli
University of Bremen, Staats- und Universitätsbibliothek Bremen
- FLFabio La MantiaCorresponding
University of Bremen, Staats- und Universitätsbibliothek Bremen
- RTRafael TrócoliCorresponding
Institut de Ciència de Materials de Barcelona
Topics & keywords
- Materials science
- Electrochemistry
- Lithium (medication)
- Nanotechnology
- Electrode
- Physical chemistry