Recent Advances in Lithium Extraction Using Electrode Materials of Li-Ion Battery from Brine/Seawater

With the rapid development of industry, the demand for lithium resources is increasing. Traditional methods such as precipitation usually take 1-2 years, and depend on weather conditions. In addition, electrochemical lithium recovery (ELR) as a green chemical method has attracted a great deal of attention. Herein, we summarize the systems of electrochemical lithium extraction and the electrode materials of the Li-ion battery from brine/seawater. Some representative work on electrochemical lithium extraction is then introduced. Finally, we prospect the future opportunities and challenges of electrochemical lithium extraction. In all, this review explores electrochemical lithium extraction from brine/seawater in depth, with special attention to the systems and electrode of electrochemical lithium extraction, which could provide a useful guidance for reasonable electrochemical-lithium-extraction.

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With the rapid development of industry, the demand for lithium resources is increasing. Traditional methods have limitations, leading to electrochemical lithium recovery becoming a green chemical method of interest. This review summarizes the systems and electrode materials of electrochemical lithium extraction, introduces representative research work, and prospects the future opportunities and challenges.