Topical Collection "Feature Papers in Membrane Processing and Engineering"
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Topical Collection Information
Dear Colleagues,
The scope for the Topic Collection includes but is not limited to the following: Fundamentals of process modeling and technoeconomic assessment; New concepts in hybrid processes and process integration; Innovations in module modeling and design; Advances in real-time process monitoring, control, and automation; Fundamentals of predicting and preventing membrane fouling; Innovations in MF and UF; Case studies in process scale-up; Membrane distillation and pervaporation: innovations in process design and scalability; Process innovations in electrofunctional and electrocatalytic membrane processes; New concepts in osmotically-driven membrane processes.
Dr. Jia Wei Chew
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Published Papers (1 paper)
2022
Open AccessReview
Electro-Driven Materials and Processes for Lithium Recovery—A Review
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Abstract
The mass production of lithium-ion batteries and lithium-rich e-products that are required for electric vehicles, energy storage devices, and cloud-connected electronics is driving an unprecedented demand for lithium resources. Current lithium production technologies, in which extraction and purification are typically achieved by hydrometallurgical
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The mass production of lithium-ion batteries and lithium-rich e-products that are required for electric vehicles, energy storage devices, and cloud-connected electronics is driving an unprecedented demand for lithium resources. Current lithium production technologies, in which extraction and purification are typically achieved by hydrometallurgical routes, possess strong environmental impact but are also energy-intensive and require extensive operational capabilities. The emergence of selective membrane materials and associated electro-processes offers an avenue to reduce these energy and cost penalties and create more sustainable lithium production approaches. In this review, lithium recovery technologies are discussed considering the origin of the lithium, which can be primary sources such as minerals and brines or e-waste sources generated from recycling of batteries and other e-products. The relevance of electro-membrane processes for selective lithium recovery is discussed as well as the potential and shortfalls of current electro-membrane methods.
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