Research Advances in Solvent Extraction of Lithium: The Potential of Ionic Liquids

Abstract The proliferation of Li‐related technologies, especially in the electronic devices and transportation sectors, has exacerbated the global Li resource gap. In response, significant efforts have been directed toward enhancing access to this valuable resource. Recently, numerous studies have highlighted solvent extraction as a straightforward, economical, and environmentally friendly approach for Li extraction and separation. Among them, ionic liquids (ILs) as highly tunable design solvents have garnered considerable attention for their exceptional properties compared to traditional organic solvents, yet their associated extraction systems have albeit with only moderate advancements over the past few…

• NN
  National Natural Science Foundation of China

  Awards: 22178187, 22108139
• NS
  Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province

  Awards: ZR2021MB006, ZR2023QB250
• TS
  Taishan Scholar Foundation of Shandong Province

  Award: tsqn201909091