Recent Advances in Lithium Extraction
A special issue of Separations (ISSN 2297-8739). This special issue belongs to the section "Purification Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 January 2026 | Viewed by 1
Special Issue Editors
Interests: Composite materials; efficient separation and high-value utilization of salt-lake resources
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Li and its compounds have been widely used in the battery, aerospace, alloy, and nuclear power fields. Many studies have been carried out on the extraction of Li+ from seawater or salt-lake brine by precipitation, solution extraction, ion exchange and sorption, and membrane separation. Key scientific and technological challenges in efficient separation and extraction techniques have become pivotal for extracting lithium.
This Special Issue aims to highlight breakthroughs and innovations in the recent advances in lithium extraction and separation from salt-lake brine and seawater resources. We seek contributions that report the latest advancements in materials, mechanisms, and processes in adsorption, extraction, membrane technologies, electrochemistry, and other relevant techniques for lithium utilization. This Special Issue aims to provide valuable insights and methods for lithium extraction.
Therefore, we invite you to contribute your research articles, communications, or reviews to this Special Issue entitled “Recent Advances in Lithium Extraction”. Your contributions will play a significant role in advancing this crucial field and offering insights into lithium extraction.
Prof. Dr. Shiai Xu
Dr. Qiuyan Bi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- lithium
- extraction
- adsorption
- membrane separation
- salt lake
- seawater
- separation
- purification
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