Sunlight-powered device harvests lithium from salty water
By 
Ellis Wilde2024-10-15T13:30:00
Low-energy device is a ‘step forward’ for sustainable lithium mining
A new solar-powered device harvests lithium from brines while producing almost no greenhouse gas. The membrane-based system could provide a greener way to produce the metal, which is under increasing demand for use in rechargeable batteries.