Direct Lithium Extraction ( DLE )
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Direct Lithium Extraction ( DLE )
Lithium-Ion Transport and Separation ( LiTAS ) is EnergyX ’ s proprietary technology that stems from metal-organic frameworks ( MOFs ) nanoparticles capable of selectively separating monovalent ions , such as lithium , from the rest of the ions in mixtures of high salinity solutions while maintaining stability in myriad conditions . No other technology has ever been able to do this .
Lithium being a speciality material that provides enhanced performance and unique characteristics to transform the energy industry , cost-effective and time-efficient extraction is the holy grail . EnergyX is working on mastering these problems and is driving the growth of the global lithium industry while making low-carbon technology cheaper and more accessible .
Overview : LiTAS tech is the synthesis and characterisation of mixed matric membranes ( MMMs ) comprising mixtures of polymer and MOF to retain the attractive selectivity of the MOF and the scalable and robust mechanical properties of polymers . EnergyX has designed and patented a proprietary scalable casting method to combine MOF nanoparticles with polymers to create the MMMs in a thin film format .
• Recovery Rate – 90 % lithium
• Continuous Process – 1-2 days
• Fresh Water Required – Minimal
• Operating Conditions – 20-40 % high salinity
64 July 2021