Review on the electrochemical extraction of lithium from seawater/brine

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Lithium recovery from brine: Recent developments and challenges

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Materials for lithium recovery from salt-lake brine

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Designed strategies of nanofiltration technology for Mg2+/Li+ separation from salt-lake brine: A comprehensive review

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A review on lithium recovery using electrochemical capturing systems

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Lithium Recovery Using Electrochemical Technologies: Advances and Challenges

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Seawater desalination concentrate—a new frontier for sustainable mining of valuable minerals

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Electrochemical ion insertion from the atomic to the device scale

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Spatially separated crystallization for selective lithium extraction from saline water

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Recent Advances in the Lithium Recovery from Water Resources: From Passive to Electrochemical Methods

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“Bridge” graphene oxide modified positive charged nanofiltration thin membrane with high efficiency for Mg2+/Li+ separation

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Electrode materials for capacitive deionization: A review

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Metal-based adsorbents for lithium recovery from aqueous resources

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An overview on the life cycle of lithium iron phosphate: synthesis, modification, application, and recycling

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Novel Positively Charged Metal-Coordinated Nanofiltration Membrane for Lithium Recovery

Wang, L. A., Rehman, D., Sun, P., Deshmukh, A., Zhang, L., Han, Q., Yang, Z., Wang, Z., Park, H., Lienhard, J. H., et al. (2021) · ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces · doi:10.1021/acsami.1c02252 · Cited by 159

Reduced Lattice Constant in Al‐Doped LiMn 2 O 4 Nanoparticles for Boosted Electrochemical Lithium Extraction

Tan, G., Wan, S., Chen, J., Yu, H., & Yu, Y. M. (2024) · Advanced Materials · doi:10.1002/adma.202310657 · Cited by 144

Efficient Lithium Extraction from Brine Using a Three-Dimensional Nanostructured Hybrid Inorganic-Gel Framework Electrode

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Lithium extraction from brine in an ionic selective desalination battery

Zhao, X., Feng, M., Jiao, Y., Zhang, Y., Wang, Y., & Sha, Z. (2020) · Desalination · doi:10.1016/j.desal.2020.114360 · Cited by 125

Pulsed electric field controlled lithium extraction process by LMO/MXene composite electrode from brines

Zhao, X., Zheng, L., Hou, Y., Wang, Y., & Zhu, L. (2022) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2022.138454 · Cited by 125

Recent progress on key materials and technical approaches for electrochemical lithium extraction processes

Zhao, X., Yang, S., Hou, Y., Gao, H., Wang, Y., Gribble, D. A., & Pol, V. G. (2022) · Desalination · doi:10.1016/j.desal.2022.116189 · Cited by 124

Polyethyleneimine (PEI) based positively charged thin film composite polyamide (TFC-PA) nanofiltration (NF) membranes for effective Mg2+/Li+ separation

Wang, Q., Wang, Y., Huang, Y., Wang, H., Gao, Y., Zhao, M., Tu, L., Xue, L., & Gao, C. (2023) · Desalination · doi:10.1016/j.desal.2023.116814 · Cited by 121

High specific surface crown ether modified chitosan nanofiber membrane by low-temperature phase separation for efficient selective adsorption of lithium

Cheng, Q., Zhang, Y., Zheng, X., Sun, W., Li, B., Wang, D., & Li, Z. (2021) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2021.118312 · Cited by 107

Advanced ion transfer materials in electro-driven membrane processes for sustainable ion-resource extraction and recovery

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Progress in electrochemical lithium ion pumping for lithium recovery

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Solar-enhanced lithium extraction with self-sustaining water recycling from salt-lake brines

Xia, Q., Deng, Z., Sun, S., Zhao, W., Ding, J. F., Xi, B., Gao, G., & Wang, C. (2024) · Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences · doi:10.1073/pnas.2400159121 · Cited by 98

A review on advances in direct lithium extraction from continental brines: Ion-sieve adsorption and electrochemical methods for varied Mg/Li ratios

Mojid, M. R., Lee, K. J., & You, J. (2024) · Sustainable materials and technologies · doi:10.1016/j.susmat.2024.e00923 · Cited by 100

A comprehensive review of pre- and post-treatment approaches to achieve sustainable desalination for different water streams

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Multi-effect distillation brine treatment by membrane distillation: Effect of antiscalant and antifoaming agents on membrane performance and scaling control

Elcik, H., Fortunato, L., Alpatova, A. L., Soukane, S., Orfi, J., Ali, E. M., Al‐Ansary, H., Leiknes, T., & Ghaffour, N. (2020) · Desalination · doi:10.1016/j.desal.2020.114653 · Cited by 89

Aza-crown ether-coupled polyamide nanofiltration membrane for efficient Li+/Mg2+ separation

Zha, Z., Li, T., Hussein, I., Wang, Y., & Zhao, S. J. (2024) · Journal of Membrane Science · doi:10.1016/j.memsci.2024.122484 · Cited by 87

Membrane and electrochemical separations for direct lithium extraction

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Insights into Electrochemical Paradigms for Lithium Extraction: Electrodialysis versus Capacitive Deionization

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Prussian blue analogue derived 3D hollow LiCoMnO4 nanocube for selective extraction of lithium by pseudo-capacitive deionization

Hu, B., Zhang, B., Wang, Y., Li, M., Yang, J., & Liu, J. (2023) · Desalination · doi:10.1016/j.desal.2023.116662 · Cited by 83

Review of recent advances in lithium extraction from subsurface brines

Disu, B., Rafati, R., Haddad, A. S., Mendoza‐Roca, J. A., Iborra–Clar, M. I., & Bakhtiari, S. S. E. (2024) · Geoenergy Science and Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.geoen.2024.213189 · Cited by 85

Electrochemical lithium recovery system through the simultaneous lithium enrichment via sustainable redox reaction

Kim, N., Su, X., & Kim, C. (2020) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2020.127715 · Cited by 82

Techno-Economic Analysis of Lithium Extraction from Geothermal Brines

Warren, I. (2021) · doi:10.2172/1782801 · Cited by 81

Electrochemical lithium extraction based on “rocking-chair” electrode system with high energy-efficient: The driving mode of constant current-constant voltage

Guo, Z., Ji, Z., Wang, J., Guo, X., & Liang, J. (2022) · Desalination · doi:10.1016/j.desal.2022.115767 · Cited by 81

Multifunctional AlPO4 reconstructed LiMn2O4 surface for electrochemical lithium extraction from brine

Gu, J., Chen, L., Li, X., Luo, G., Fan, L., Chao, Y., Ji, H., & Zhu, W. (2023) · Journal of Energy Chemistry · doi:10.1016/j.jechem.2023.10.005 · Cited by 79

Selective separation of lithium from the high magnesium brine by the extraction system containing phosphate-based ionic liquids

Bai, R., Wang, J., Wang, D., Zhang, Y., & Cui, J. (2021) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2021.119051 · Cited by 78

Tailored LMO@COF composite electrodes for direct electrochemical lithium extraction from high-temperature brines

Zhao, X., Gong, Y., Gao, K., Wang, Y., & Yang, H. Y. (2023) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2023.145975 · Cited by 78

Electrochemical recycling of lithium‐ion batteries: Advancements and future directions

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Electrochemical lithium ions pump for lithium recovery from brine by using a surface stability Al2O3–ZrO2 coated LiMn2O4 electrode

Luo, G., Zhu, L. H., Li, X., Zhou, G., Sun, J., Chen, L., Chao, Y., Jiang, L., & Zhu, W. (2022) · Journal of Energy Chemistry · doi:10.1016/j.jechem.2022.01.012 · Cited by 75

Positively charged nanofiltration membrane based on (MWCNTs-COOK)-engineered substrate for fast and efficient lithium extraction

Xu, P., Hong, J., Xu, Z., Xia, H., & Ni, Q. (2021) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2021.118796 · Cited by 73

A comprehensive review of major water desalination techniques and mineral extraction from saline water

Sabour, S. M. J. S., & Ghorashi, B. (2024) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2024.127913 · Cited by 72

Application and limitations of a H2TiO3 – Diatomaceous earth composite synthesized from titania slag as a selective lithium adsorbent

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Understanding the Electrochemical Extraction of Lithium from Ultradilute Solutions

Sun, K., Tebyetekerwa, M., Zeng, X., Wang, Z., Duignan, T. T., & Zhang, X. (2024) · Environmental Science & Technology · doi:10.1021/acs.est.3c09111 · Cited by 68

Magnetic graphene oxide surface lithium ion-imprinted material towards lithium extraction from salt-lake

Zhao, H., Liang, Q., Yang, Y., Liu, W., & Liu, X. (2021) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2021.118513 · Cited by 67

Research progress on lithium extraction from salt-lake brine

Deng, Y. H., Chai, G., & Zhang, Y. (2025) · Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry · doi:10.1016/j.jiec.2025.01.014 · Cited by 66

Lithium leaching recovery and mechanisms from density fractions of an Illinois Basin bituminous coal

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A fundamental study on selective extraction of Li+ with dibenzo-14-crown-4 ether: Toward new technology development for lithium recovery from brines

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Lithium extraction from geothermal brines in the Upper Rhine Graben: A case study of potential and current state of the art

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Thermally Assisted Efficient Electrochemical Lithium Extraction from Simulated Seawater

Yu, Y., Yuan, Z., Yu, Z., Wang, C., Zhong, X., Li, W., Yao, Y., Sui, X., Han, D. S., & Chen, Y. (2022) · Water Research · doi:10.1016/j.watres.2022.118969 · Cited by 60

Recovery of lithium from brine with different degrees of mineralization by resorcinol/urea–formaldehyde foam-supported H2TiO3

Wang, X., Jiang, X., Wu, J., Zhao, K., Guo, Y., Deng, T., & Yu, X. (2023) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2023.142285 · Cited by 59

Development of Electrochemical Lithium Extraction Based on a Rocking Chair System of LiMn2O4/Li1-xMn2O4: Self-Driven plus External Voltage Driven

Guo, Z.-Y., Ji, Z.-Y., Wang, J., Chen, H.-Y., Liu, J., Zhao, Y.-Y., Li, F., & Yuan, J.-S. (2021) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2020.118154 · Cited by 58

Lithium extraction from brine by an asymmetric hybrid capacitor composed of heterostructured lithium-rich cathode and nano-bismuth anode

Zhao, X., Yang, H., Wang, Y., Yang, L., & Zhu, L. (2021) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2021.119078 · Cited by 57

Preparation of effective lithium-ion sieve from sludge-generated TiO2

Hossain, S. M., Ibrahim, I., Choo, Y., Razmjou, A., Naidu, G., Tijing, L. D., Kim, J., & Shon, H. K. (2021) · Desalination · doi:10.1016/j.desal.2021.115491 · Cited by 56

Manganese-based spinel adsorbents for lithium recovery from aqueous solutions by electrochemical technique

Zhan, H., Qiao, Y., Qian, Z., Li, J., Wu, Z., Hao, X., & Liu, Z. (2022) · Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry · doi:10.1016/j.jiec.2022.07.003 · Cited by 55

Recent Advances in Capacitive Deionization: Research Progress and Application Prospects

Liu, M., He, M., Han, J., Sun, Y., Jiang, H., Li, Z., Li, Y., & Zhang, H. (2022) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su142114429 · Cited by 51

Zwitterion membranes for selective cation separation via electrodialysis

Afsar, N. U., Ge, X., Zhao, Z., Hussain, A., He, Y., Ge, L., & Xu, T. (2020) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2020.117619 · Cited by 50

Application of a Flow-Type Electrochemical Lithium Recovery System with λ-MnO2/LiMn2O4: Experiment and Simulation

Joo, H., Jung, S. Y., Kim, S., Ahn, K. H., Ryoo, W. S., & Yoon, J. (2020) · ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering · doi:10.1021/acssuschemeng.9b07427 · Cited by 49

Redox Flow Battery for Continuous and Energy-Effective Lithium Recovery from Aqueous Solution

Wang, L., Arnold, S., Ren, P., Wang, Q., Jin, J. H., Wen, Z., & Presser, V. (2022) · ACS Energy Letters · doi:10.1021/acsenergylett.2c01746 · Cited by 49

Flexible LATP composite membrane for lithium extraction from seawater via an electrochemical route

Shen, K., He, Q., Ru, Q., Tang, D., Oo, T. Z., Zaw, M., Lwin, N. W., Aung, S. H., Tan, S. C., & Chen, F. (2023) · Journal of Membrane Science · doi:10.1016/j.memsci.2023.121358 · Cited by 48

Particle size control and electrochemical lithium extraction performance of LiMn2O4

Gu, J., Zhou, G., Chen, L., Li, X., Luo, G., Fan, L., Chao, Y., Ji, H., & Zhu, W. (2023) · Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry · doi:10.1016/j.jelechem.2023.117487 · Cited by 46

An electrically switched ion exchange system with self-electrical-energy recuperation for efficient and selective LiCl separation from brine lakes

Niu, J., Yan, W., Song, X., Ji, W., Wang, Z., Hao, X., & Guan, G. (2021) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2021.118995 · Cited by 45

Electrochemical Direct Lithium Extraction: A Review of Electrodialysis and Capacitive Deionization Technologies

Park, J., Lee, J., Shim, I.-T., Kim, E., Nam, S.-H., Koo, J.-W., & Hwang, T.-M. (2025) · Resources · doi:10.3390/resources14020027 · Cited by 44

Structural stabilization of Cr-doped spinel LiMn2O4 for long-term cyclability towards electrochemical lithium recovery in original brine

Tian, G., Gao, J., Wang, M., Wen, X., Liu, Y., Xiang, J., Zhang, L., Cheng, P., Zhang, J., & Tang, N. (2023) · Electrochimica Acta · doi:10.1016/j.electacta.2023.143361 · Cited by 44

Solar-powered selective mineral extraction via interfacial photothermal evaporation for sustainable lithium supply

Xiang, W., Yu, Z. T., Zhao, C., Xu, Z., & Zhang, Y. (2025) · Carbon Neutrality · doi:10.1007/s43979-025-00131-0 · Cited by 45

Establishment of PPy-derived carbon encapsulated LiMn2O4 film electrode and its performance for efficient Li+ electrosorption

Fang, J., Wang, J., Ji, Z., Cui, J., Guo, Z., Liu, J., Zhao, Y., & Yuan, J. (2021) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2021.119726 · Cited by 44

Fabricating a Flow-Through Hybrid Capacitive Deionization Cell for Selective Recovery of Lithium Ions

Xie, N., Li, Y., Yuan, Y., Gong, J., & Hu, X. (2021) · ACS Applied Energy Materials · doi:10.1021/acsaem.1c02654 · Cited by 43

Quantum chemical calculation assisted efficient lithium extraction from unconventional oil and gas field brine by β-diketone synergic system

Zhao, Y., Xing, H., Rong, M., Li, Z., Wei, X., Chen, C., Liu, H., & Yang, L. (2023) · Desalination · doi:10.1016/j.desal.2023.116890 · Cited by 43

Recovery of lithium from high Mg/Li ratio salt-lake brines using ion-exchange with NaNTf2 and TBP

Bai, R., Wang, J., Wang, D., Cui, J., & Zhang, Y. (2022) · Hydrometallurgy · doi:10.1016/j.hydromet.2022.105914 · Cited by 41

Copper sulfides leaching assisted by acidic seawater-based media: Ionic strength and mechanism

Wang, L., Yin, S., Deng, B., & Wu, A. (2021) · Minerals Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.mineng.2021.107286 · Cited by 40

Efficient and Selective Lithium Extraction from Brine Water Via a Photothermal Sandwich Sieve Structure

Zhong, H., Zhao, Q., Lai, Z., Xu, D., Ji, Y., Wang, S., & Qin, Q. (2024) · Advanced Functional Materials · doi:10.1002/adfm.202418358 · Cited by 39

Lithium and water: Hydrosocial impacts across the life cycle of energy storage

Blair, J. J. A., Vineyard, N., Mulvaney, D., Cantor, A., Sharbat, A., Berry, K., Bartholomew, E., & Ornelas, A. F. (2024) · WIREs Water · doi:10.1002/wat2.1748 · Cited by 38

Electrochemical recovery of lithium from brine by highly stable truncated octahedral LiNi0.05Mn1.95O4

Meng, X., Jing, Y., Li, J., Sun, Z., & Wu, Z. (2023) · Chemical Engineering Science · doi:10.1016/j.ces.2023.119400 · Cited by 38

Enhanced lithium separation from brines using nanofiltration (NF) technology: A review

Sajna, M. S., Elmakki, T., Zavahir, S., Tariq, H., Abdulhameed, A., Park, H., Shon, H. K., & Han, D. S. (2024) · Desalination · doi:10.1016/j.desal.2024.118148 · Cited by 38

Dual integration of amine-functionalized carbon dots endowed nanofiltration membranes with highly efficient biofouling/ acid/chlorine resistance for effective Mg2+/Li+ separation

Zhang, Y., Zou, W., Kong, W., Chen, X., Li, W., Huang, X., & Wang, Y. (2024) · Journal of Membrane Science · doi:10.1016/j.memsci.2024.122542 · Cited by 36

Membrane electrolysis for the removal of Na+ from brines for the subsequent recovery of lithium salts

Nieto, C. H. D., Rabaey, K., & Flexer, V. (2020) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2020.117410 · Cited by 39

Preparation and Lithium-Ion Separation Property of ZIF-8 Membrane with Excellent Flexibility

Zhao, J., Fan, R., Xiang, S., Hu, J., & Zheng, X. (2023) · Membranes · doi:10.3390/membranes13050500 · Cited by 35

Thermo-Osmosis-Coupled Thermally Regenerative Electrochemical Cycle for Efficient Lithium Extraction

Yuan, Z., Yu, Y., Wei, L., Wang, C., Zhong, X., Sui, X., Yu, Z., Han, D. S., Shon, H., & Chen, Y. (2021) · ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces · doi:10.1021/acsami.0c20464 · Cited by 33

Biselective microporous Trӧger's base membrane for effective ion separation

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