Engineering and Technology

Direct extraction of lithium from ores by electrochemical leaching

H. Zhang, Y. Han, et al.

This groundbreaking study by Hanrui Zhang, Ying Han, Jianwei Lai, Joseph Wolf, Zhen Lei, Yang Yang, and Feifei Shi introduces a novel electrochemical method for leaching lithium from α-phase spodumene. With significant advancements like an H₂O₂ promoter and a catalyst-modified current collector, the process achieves impressive leaching efficiency and current. A cleaner, more cost-effective alternative to traditional extraction methods is revealed.