New technology can unlock previously inaccessible lithium reserves
Technology tamfitronics Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Cutting Edge Global demand for lithium is surging, and experts are predicting a supply shortage as soon as next year. One major challenge is that many of the world's lithium reserves are inaccessible. Now, new technology offers a way to tap into these stores that conventional extraction methods can't reach. Technology developed by Australian researchers could unlock previously inaccessible lithium reserves, potentially averting a looming supply crisis in the clean energy sector. The method, known as EDTA-aided loose nanofiltration (EALNF), offers a more efficient and environmentally friendly approach to extracting lithium from challenging locations such as high-altitude salt flats and desert brines.Engineers from Monash University and the...
