Unique Chemistry Discovered in Critical Lithium Deposits

Unique chemistry discovered in critical lithium deposits

Much of the world's lithium occurs in salty waters with fundamentally different chemistry than other naturally saline waters like the ocean, according to a study published on May 23 in Science Advances. The finding has implications for lithium mining technologies and wastewater assessment and management.

According to a study published on May 23 Scientific Advances. The result has implications for lithium extraction technologies and waste water assessment and management. Lithium is a critical mineral in the renewable energy sector. About 40% of the world's lithium production comes from large salt pots, called [...]