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New process promises cheaper, greener lithium extraction

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Researchers have developed a novel, more cost-effective, and environmentally friendly method for extracting lithium from silicate minerals. This new process, detailed in a Science publication and being commercialized by the startup Rock Zero, utilizes a weak acid like ammonium fluoride to dissolve these minerals, freeing up lithium and other valuable materials. This approach avoids the high temperatures and dangerous chemicals associated with current hard-rock mining and brine extraction methods, potentially lowering energy costs and carbon emissions. AI

IMPACT This new extraction method could significantly reduce the cost and environmental impact of producing lithium, potentially accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles and renewable energy storage.

RANK_REASON The cluster describes a new scientific paper detailing a novel method for lithium extraction, with a startup aiming to commercialize the research.

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. MIT Technology Review TIER_1 English(EN) · Casey Crownhart ·

    How a new extraction process could unlock the world’s lithium

    Researchers say they’ve found a new way to extract lithium, a crucial metal used in the lithium-ion batteries that power electric vehicles and energy storage arrays. This new technique could be more environmentally friendly and cheaper than existing ones.&#160; The research was p…

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · sagalinked ·

    📰 Researchers have developed a new method for extracting lithium, a key component of batteries used in electric vehicles and energy storage systems, which they

    📰 Researchers have developed a new method for extracting lithium, a key component of batteries used in electric vehicles and energy storage systems, which they claim is more environmentally friendly and cost-effective than existing techniques. 🔗 https://www. technologyreview.com/…

    LINKS technologyreview.com/…/lithium-extraction…

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