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Barros TV, Notario VA, de Oliveira JA, Bispo DF, Freitas LDS, Jegatheesan V, Cardozo-Filho L. Recovery of lithium and cobalt from lithium cobalt oxide and lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide batteries using supercritical water. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 359:124570. [PMID: 39029860 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.124570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2024] [Revised: 07/11/2024] [Accepted: 07/16/2024] [Indexed: 07/21/2024]
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This study investigates the eco-friendly extraction of metal oxides from LCO and NMC batteries using supercritical water. Experiments were conducted at 450 °C with a feed rate of 5 mL min-1 and varying battery/PVC ratios (0.0, 2.0, and 3.0). The products were analyzed by X-ray diffractometry (XRD), atomic absorption spectrometry (FAAS) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Results show the presence of cobalt chloride (CoCl2) and lithium (Li) in the liquid products, achieving 100% cobalt recovery under all conditions. The gaseous products obtained hydrogen with molar compositions up to 78.3% and 82.7% for LCO:PVC and NMC:PVC batteries, respectively, after 60 min of reaction. These findings highlight the potential of this methodology for lithium-ion battery recycling.
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- Thiago V Barros
- Department of Chemical Engineering, State University of Maringá (UEM), Maringá, PR, 87020-900, Brazil; School of Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, State University of Maringá (UEM), Maringá, PR, 87020-900, Brazil
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- School of Engineering, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), Campus of Sao Joao da Boa Vista, Sao Joao da Boa Vista, SP, 13876-750, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Sergipe (UFS), São Cristovão, SE, BR, 49100-000, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, State University of Maringá (UEM), Maringá, PR, 87020-900, Brazil; School of Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia; School of Engineering, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), Campus of Sao Joao da Boa Vista, Sao Joao da Boa Vista, SP, 13876-750, Brazil.
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Zavahir S, Riyaz NS, Elmakki T, Tariq H, Ahmad Z, Chen Y, Park H, Ho YC, Shon HK, Han DS. Ion-imprinted membranes for lithium recovery: A review. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 354:141674. [PMID: 38462186 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2024] [Revised: 03/06/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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This review critically examines the effectiveness of ion-imprinted membranes (IIMs) in selectively recovering lithium (Li) from challenging sources such as seawater and brine. These membranes feature customized binding sites that specifically target Li ions, enabling selective separation from other ions, thanks to cavities shaped with crown ether or calixarene for improved selectivity. The review thoroughly investigates the application of IIMs in Li extraction, covering extensive sections on 12-crown-4 ether (a fundamental crown ether for Li), its modifications, calixarenes, and other materials for creating imprinting sites. It evaluates these systems against several criteria, including the source solution's complexity, Li+ concentration, operational pH, selectivity, and membrane's ability for regeneration and repeated use. This evaluation places IIMs as a leading-edge technology for Li extraction, surpassing traditional methods like ion-sieves, particularly in high Mg2+/Li+ ratio brines. It also highlights the developmental challenges of IIMs, focusing on optimizing adsorption, maintaining selectivity across varied ionic solutions, and enhancing permselectivity. The review reveals that while the bulk of research is still exploratory, only a limited portion has progressed to detailed lab verification, indicating that the application of IIMs in Li+ recovery is still at an embryonic stage, with no instances of pilot-scale trials reported. This thorough review elucidates the potential of IIMs in Li recovery, cataloging advancements, pinpointing challenges, and suggesting directions for forthcoming research endeavors. This informative synthesis serves as a valuable resource for both the scientific community and industry professionals navigating this evolving field.
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- Sifani Zavahir
- Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar
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- Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Qatar University Young Scientists Center (QUYSC), Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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- School of Energy Engineering, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- Centre for Urban Resource Sustainability, Institute of Self-Sustainable Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Seri Iskandar 32610, Malaysia
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- Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater (CTWW), School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), New South Wales, Australia
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- Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar; Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.
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Qian C, Zheng M, Zhang Y, Xing E, Gui B. Adsorption performance and mechanism of Li + from brines using lithium/aluminum layered double hydroxides-SiO 2 bauxite composite adsorbents. Front Chem 2023; 11:1265290. [PMID: 37954958 PMCID: PMC10634247 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2023.1265290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
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A combined method of solid-phase alkali activation and surface precipitation was used to prepare the lithium/aluminum layered double hydroxides-SiO2 loaded bauxite (LDH-Si-BX) and applied to adsorb Li+ in brines. In the study, various characterization techniques such as SEM, XRD, BET, Zeta potential, and x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) were applied to characterize and analyze the adsorbents. The adsorption-desorption performance of LDH-Si-BX for Li+ in brines was systematically investigated, including adsorption temperature, adsorption time, Li+ concentration, and regeneration properties. The results indicated that the adsorption kinetics were better fitted by the pseudo-second-order model, whereas the Langmuir model could match the adsorption isotherm data and the maximum Li+ capacity of 1.70 mg/g at 298K. In addition, in the presence of coexisting ions (Na+, K+, Ca2+, and Mg2+), LDH-Si-BX showed good selective adsorption of Li+, and the pH studies demonstrated that the adsorbents had better Li+ adsorption capacity in neutral environments. In the adsorption process of real brines, LDH-Si-BX had a relatively stable adsorption capacity, and after 10 cycles of adsorption and regeneration, the adsorption capacity decreased by 16.8%. It could be seen that the LDH-Si-BX adsorbents prepared in this report have the potential for Li+ adsorption in brines.
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- Cheng Qian
- Institute of Mineral Resources, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Saline Lake Resources and Environment, Ministry of Land and Resources, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Mineral Resources, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Saline Lake Resources and Environment, Ministry of Land and Resources, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Mineral Resources, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Saline Lake Resources and Environment, Ministry of Land and Resources, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Mineral Resources, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Saline Lake Resources and Environment, Ministry of Land and Resources, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Mineral Resources, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, Beijing, China
- Key Laboratory of Saline Lake Resources and Environment, Ministry of Land and Resources, Beijing, China
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Li T, Liu Y, Srinivasakannan C, Jiang X, Zhang N, Zhou G, Yin S, Li S, Zhang L. Comparison of the Mg 2+-Li + Separation of Different Nanofiltration Membranes. MEMBRANES 2023; 13:753. [PMID: 37755175 PMCID: PMC10535561 DOI: 10.3390/membranes13090753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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Nanofiltration application for the separation of Mg2+-Li+ from salt-lake brines was attempted in the present work. Four different nanofiltration membranes identified in the manuscript as DL, DK, NF-270, and NF-90 were used to treat salt brine with a magnesium to lithium ratio (MLR) of 61, additionally contaminated by the other ions such as Na+, K+, Ca2+, etc. The effect of the dilution factor, operating pressure, circulation rate, and feed pH were assessed to identify the optimal operating conditions for each membrane based on the retention efficiency of each ion. The results showed an insignificant effect of Ca2+ on the retention performance of Mg2+-Li+. Na+ and K+ had a smaller hydration radius and larger diffusion coefficient, which competed with Li+ and altered the separation of Mg2+-Li+. Under the optimal conditions (dilution factor: 40; operating pressure: 1.2 MPa; circulation flow rate: 500 L/h; pH: 7), the retention efficiency of lithium was as low as 5.17%, separation factor (SF) was as low as 0.074, and the MLR in the permeate reduced to 0.088.
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- Tingting Li
- Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China; (T.L.); (Y.L.)
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- Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China; (T.L.); (Y.L.)
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi 999041, United Arab Emirates;
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontier Science Center for Smart Materials, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116023, China; (X.J.); (N.Z.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Frontier Science Center for Smart Materials, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116023, China; (X.J.); (N.Z.)
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China;
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- Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China; (T.L.); (Y.L.)
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- Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China; (T.L.); (Y.L.)
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- Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China; (T.L.); (Y.L.)
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Rethinasabapathy M, Bhaskaran G, Hwang SK, Ryu TG, Huh YS. Efficient lithium extraction using redox-active prussian blue nanoparticles-anchored activated carbon intercalation electrodes via membrane capacitive deionization. CHEMOSPHERE 2023:139256. [PMID: 37331664 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023]
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Global demand for lithium (Li) resources has dramatically increased due to the demand for clean energy, especially the large-scale usage of lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles. Membrane capacitive deionization (MCDI) is an energy and cost-efficient electrochemical technology at the forefront of Li extraction from natural resources such as brine and seawater. In this study, we designed high-performance MCDI electrodes by compositing Li+ intercalation redox-active Prussian blue (PB) nanoparticles with highly conductive porous activated carbon (AC) matrix for the selective extraction of Li+. Herein, we prepared a series of PB-anchored AC composites (AC/PB) containing different percentages (20%, 40%, 60%, and 80%) of PB by weight (AC/PB-20%, AC/PB-40%, AC/PB-60%, and AC/PB-80%, respectively). The AC/PB-20% electrode with uniformly anchored PB nanoparticles over AC matrix enhanced the number of active sites for electrochemical reaction, promoted electron/ion transport paths, and facilitated abundant channels for the reversible insertion/de-insertion of Li+ by PB, which resulted in stronger current response, higher specific capacitance (159 F g-1), and reduced interfacial resistance for the transport of Li+ and electrons. An asymmetric MCDI cell assembled with AC/PB-20% as cathode and AC as anode (AC//AC-PB20%) displayed outstanding Li+ electrosorption capacity of 24.42 mg g-1 and a mean salt removal rate of 2.71 mg g min-1 in 5 mM LiCl aqueous solution at 1.4 V with high cyclic stability. After 50 electrosorption-desorption cycles, 95.11% of the initial electrosorption capacity was retained, reflecting its good electrochemical stability. The described strategy demonstrates the potential benefits of compositing intercalation pseudo capacitive redox material with Faradaic materials for the design of advanced MCDI electrodes for real-life Li+ extraction applications.
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- Muruganantham Rethinasabapathy
- NanoBio High-Tech Materials Research Center, Department of Biological Science and Bioengineering, Inha University, 100 Inha-ro, Incheon, 22212, Republic of Korea
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- NanoBio High-Tech Materials Research Center, Department of Biological Science and Bioengineering, Inha University, 100 Inha-ro, Incheon, 22212, Republic of Korea
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- NanoBio High-Tech Materials Research Center, Department of Biological Science and Bioengineering, Inha University, 100 Inha-ro, Incheon, 22212, Republic of Korea
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- Resources Utilization Division, Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources, Daejeon, 34132, Republic of Korea.
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- NanoBio High-Tech Materials Research Center, Department of Biological Science and Bioengineering, Inha University, 100 Inha-ro, Incheon, 22212, Republic of Korea.
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Foo ZH, Rehman D, Bouma AT, Monsalvo S, Lienhard JH. Lithium Concentration from Salt-Lake Brine by Donnan-Enhanced Nanofiltration. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2023; 57:6320-6330. [PMID: 37027336 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.2c08584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Membranes offer a scalable and cost-effective approach to ion separations for lithium recovery. In the case of salt-lake brines, however, the high feed salinity and low pH of the post-treated feed have an uncertain impact on nanofiltration's selectivity. Here, we adopt experimental and computational approaches to analyze the effect of pH and feed salinity and elucidate key selectivity mechanisms. Our data set comprises over 750 original ion rejection measurements, spanning five salinities and two pH levels, collected using brine solutions that model three salt-lake compositions. Our results demonstrate that the Li+/Mg2+ selectivity of polyamide membranes can be enhanced by 13 times with acid-pretreated feed solutions. This selectivity enhancement is attributed to the amplified Donnan potential from the ionization of carboxyl and amino moieties under low solution pH. As feed salinities increase from 10 to 250 g L-1, the Li+/Mg2+ selectivity decreases by ∼43%, a consequence of weakening exclusion mechanisms. Further, our analysis accentuates the importance of measuring separation factors using representative solution compositions to replicate the ion-transport behaviors with salt-lake brine. Consequently, our results reveal that predictions of ion rejection and Li+/Mg2+ separation factors can be improved by up to 80% when feed solutions with the appropriate Cl-/SO42- molar ratios are used.
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- Zi Hao Foo
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
- Center for Computational Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
- Center for Computational Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
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Afsari M, Li Q, Karbassiyazdi E, Shon HK, Razmjou A, Tijing LD. Electrospun nanofiber composite membranes for geothermal brine treatment with lithium enrichment via membrane distillation. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 318:137902. [PMID: 36669538 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.137902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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In this study, a composite electrospun nanofiber membrane was fabricated and used to treat a geothermal brine source with lithium enrichment. An in-situ growth technique was applied to incorporate silica nanoparticles on the surface of nanofibers with (3-Aminopropyl) triethoxysilane as the nucleation site. The fabricated composite nanofiber membrane was heat pressed to enhance the integration of the membrane and its mechanical stability. The fabricated membranes were tested to evaluate their performance in feedwater containing different concentrations of NaCl in the range of 0-100 g/L, and the wetting resistivity of the membranes was examined. Finally, the optimal membrane was applied to treat the simulated geothermal brine. The experimental results revealed that the in-situ growth of nanoparticles and coating of flourosilane agent dramatically improved the separation performance of the membrane with high salt rejection, and adequate flux was achieved. The heat-pressed membrane obtained >99% salt rejection and flux of 14-19 L/m2h at varying feedwater salinity (0-100 g/L), and the concentration of the Li during the 24 h test reached >1100 ppm from the initial 360 ppm. Evaluation of the energy efficiency of the membranes showed that the heat-pressed membrane obtained the optimum energy efficiency in the high concentration of salts. Additionally, the economic analysis indicated that MD could achieve a levelized cost of 2.9 USD/m3 of lithium brine concentration as the heat source is within the feed. Overall, this technology would represent a viable alternative to the solar pond to concentrate Li brine, enabling a compact, efficient, and continuous operating system.
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- Morteza Afsari
- Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, P. O. Box 123, 15 Broadway, NSW, 2007, Australia; ARC Research Hub for Nutrients in a Circular Economy, University of Technology Sydney, PO Box 123, 15 Broadway, Ultimo, New South Wales, 2007, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, The University of New South Wales (UNSW), Kensington, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
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- Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, P. O. Box 123, 15 Broadway, NSW, 2007, Australia
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- Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, P. O. Box 123, 15 Broadway, NSW, 2007, Australia; ARC Research Hub for Nutrients in a Circular Economy, University of Technology Sydney, PO Box 123, 15 Broadway, Ultimo, New South Wales, 2007, Australia
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- Mineral Recovery Research Center (MRRC), School of Engineering, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Perth, WA, 6027, Australia; UNESCO Centre for Membrane Science and Technology, School of Chemical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia.
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- Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, P. O. Box 123, 15 Broadway, NSW, 2007, Australia; ARC Research Hub for Nutrients in a Circular Economy, University of Technology Sydney, PO Box 123, 15 Broadway, Ultimo, New South Wales, 2007, Australia.
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Tao L, Wang X, Wu F, Wang B, Gao C, Gao X. Highly efficient Li+/Mg2+ separation of monovalent cation permselective membrane enhanced by 2D metal organic framework nanosheets. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.121309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Abidli A, Huang Y, Ben Rejeb Z, Zaoui A, Park CB. Sustainable and efficient technologies for removal and recovery of toxic and valuable metals from wastewater: Recent progress, challenges, and future perspectives. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 292:133102. [PMID: 34914948 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.133102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2021] [Revised: 11/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Due to their numerous effects on human health and the natural environment, water contamination with heavy metals and metalloids, caused by their extensive use in various technologies and industrial applications, continues to be a huge ecological issue that needs to be urgently tackled. Additionally, within the circular economy management framework, the recovery and recycling of metals-based waste as high value-added products (VAPs) is of great interest, owing to their high cost and the continuous depletion of their reserves and natural sources. This paper reviews the state-of-the-art technologies developed for the removal and recovery of metal pollutants from wastewater by providing an in-depth understanding of their remediation mechanisms, while analyzing and critically discussing the recent key advances regarding these treatment methods, their practical implementation and integration, as well as evaluating their advantages and remaining limitations. Herein, various treatment techniques are covered, including adsorption, reduction/oxidation, ion exchange, membrane separation technologies, solvents extraction, chemical precipitation/co-precipitation, coagulation-flocculation, flotation, and bioremediation. A particular emphasis is placed on full recovery of the captured metal pollutants in various reusable forms as metal-based VAPs, mainly as solid precipitates, which is a powerful tool that offers substantial enhancement of the remediation processes' sustainability and cost-effectiveness. At the end, we have identified some prospective research directions for future work on this topic, while presenting some recommendations that can promote sustainability and economic feasibility of the existing treatment technologies.
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- Abdelnasser Abidli
- Microcellular Plastics Manufacturing Laboratory (MPML), Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto, 5 King's College Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3G8, Canada; Institute for Water Innovation (IWI), Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto, 55 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A4, Canada.
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- Microcellular Plastics Manufacturing Laboratory (MPML), Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto, 5 King's College Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3G8, Canada; Institute for Water Innovation (IWI), Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto, 55 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A4, Canada; State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
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- Microcellular Plastics Manufacturing Laboratory (MPML), Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto, 5 King's College Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3G8, Canada
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- Microcellular Plastics Manufacturing Laboratory (MPML), Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto, 5 King's College Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3G8, Canada
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- Microcellular Plastics Manufacturing Laboratory (MPML), Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto, 5 King's College Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3G8, Canada; Institute for Water Innovation (IWI), Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto, 55 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A4, Canada.
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Bruna N, Galliani E, Oyarzún P, Bravo D, Fuentes F, Pérez-Donoso JM. Biomineralization of lithium nanoparticles by Li-resistant Pseudomonas rodhesiae isolated from the Atacama salt flat. Biol Res 2022; 55:12. [PMID: 35296351 PMCID: PMC8925236 DOI: 10.1186/s40659-022-00382-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background The Atacama salt flat is located in northern Chile, at 2300 m above sea level, and has a high concentration of lithium, being one of the main extraction sites in the world. The effect of lithium on microorganism communities inhabiting environments with high concentrations of this metal has been scarcely studied. A few works have studied the microorganisms present in lithium-rich salt flats (Uyuni and Hombre Muerto in Bolivia and Argentina, respectively). Nanocrystals formation through biological mineralization has been described as an alternative for microorganisms living in metal-rich environments to cope with metal ions. However, bacterial lithium biomineralization of lithium nanostructures has not been published to date. In the present work, we studied lithium-rich soils of the Atacama salt flat and reported for the first time the biological synthesis of Li nanoparticles. Results Bacterial communities were evaluated and a high abundance of Cellulomonas, Arcticibacter, Mucilaginibacter, and Pseudomonas were determined. Three lithium resistant strains corresponding to Pseudomonas rodhesiae, Planomicrobium koreense, and Pseudomonas sp. were isolated (MIC > 700 mM). High levels of S2− were detected in the headspace of P. rodhesiae and Pseudomonas sp. cultures exposed to cysteine. Accordingly, biomineralization of lithium sulfide-containing nanomaterials was determined in P. rodhesiae exposed to lithium salts and cysteine. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis of ultrathin sections of P. rodhesiae cells biomineralizing lithium revealed the presence of nanometric materials. Lithium sulfide-containing nanomaterials were purified, and their size and shape determined by dynamic light scattering and TEM. Spherical nanoparticles with an average size < 40 nm and a hydrodynamic size ~ 44.62 nm were determined. Conclusions We characterized the bacterial communities inhabiting Li-rich extreme environments and reported for the first time the biomineralization of Li-containing nanomaterials by Li-resistant bacteria. The biosynthesis method described in this report could be used to recover lithium from waste batteries and thus provide a solution to the accumulation of batteries. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s40659-022-00382-6.
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- N Bruna
- BioNanotechnology and Microbiology Laboratory, Center for Bioinformatics and Integrative Biology (CBIB), Facultad de Ciencias de la Vida, Av. República # 330, Santiago, Chile
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- BioNanotechnology and Microbiology Laboratory, Center for Bioinformatics and Integrative Biology (CBIB), Facultad de Ciencias de la Vida, Av. República # 330, Santiago, Chile
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- Laboratorio de Análisis de Sólidos, Departamento de Ciencias Químicas, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Universidad Andrés Bello, Santiago, Chile
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- Laboratorio de Microbiología Oral, Facultad de Odontología, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Escuela de Geología, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Mayor, Av. Manuel Montt 367, Santiago, Chile
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- BioNanotechnology and Microbiology Laboratory, Center for Bioinformatics and Integrative Biology (CBIB), Facultad de Ciencias de la Vida, Av. República # 330, Santiago, Chile.
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Yang Y, Jiang H, Yu J. Investigation on desorption process in fixed bed for lithium recovery. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.119596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Feng Y, Peng H, Zhao Q. Fabrication of high performance Mg2+/Li+ nanofiltration membranes by surface grafting of quaternized bipyridine. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.119848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Zhang J, Liu Y, Liu W, Wang L, Chen J, Zhu Z, Qi T. Mechanism study on the synergistic effect and emulsification formation of phosphine oxide with β-diketone for lithium extraction from alkaline systems. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.119648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Moazzam P, Boroumand Y, Rabiei P, Baghbaderani SS, Mokarian P, Mohagheghian F, Mohammed LJ, Razmjou A. Lithium bioleaching: An emerging approach for the recovery of Li from spent lithium ion batteries. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 277:130196. [PMID: 33784558 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.130196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2020] [Revised: 02/08/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
The rapidly growing demand for lithium has resulted in a sharp increase in its price. This is due to the ubiquitous use of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) in large-scale energy and transportation sectors as well as portable devices. Recycling of the LIBs for being the supply of critical metals hence becomes environmentally and economically viable. The presently used approaches for the recovery of spent LIBs like pyrometallurgical process can effectively recover nickel, cobalt, and copper, while lithium is usually lost in slag. Bioleaching process as an alternative method of extraction and recovery of valuable metals from the primary and secondary resources has been attracting a large pool of attraction. This method can provide higher recovery yield even for low concentration of metals which makes it viable among conventional methods. The bioleaching process can work with lower operating cost and consumed water and energy along with a simple condition, which produces less hazardous by-products ultimately. Here, we comprehensively review the biological and chemical mechanisms of the bioleaching process with a conclusive discussion to help how to extend the use of bioleaching for lithium extraction and recovery from the spent LIBs with a focus on recovery yields improvement. We elaborate on the three main types of the reported bioleaching with considering effective parameters including temperature, initial pH, pulp density, aeration, and medium and cell nutrients to sustain microorganism activity. Finally, practical challenges and future opportunities of lithium are discussed to inspire future research trends and pilot studies to realize the full potential of lithium recovery using sustainable bioleaching processes to extend a clean energy future.
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- Parisa Moazzam
- School of Chemistry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Biological Science and Technology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, 81746-73441, Iran
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Biological Science and Technology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, 81746-73441, Iran
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Biological Science and Technology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, 81746-73441, Iran
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Biological Science and Technology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, 81746-73441, Iran
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Biological Science and Technology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, 81746-73441, Iran
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Biological Science and Technology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, 81746-73441, Iran
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- Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Biological Science and Technology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, 81746-73441, Iran; Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater, University of Technology Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; UNESCO Centre for Membrane Science and Technology, School of Chemical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia.
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Jegatheesan V, Shu L, Rene ER, Lin TF. Challenges in environmental science/engineering and innovations in pollution prevention and resource recovery for a sustainable future. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 276:130148. [PMID: 33730608 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.130148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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- LJS Environment, Parkville, VIC, 3052, Australia
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- UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education, Westvest 7, 2611, AX, Delft, the Netherlands
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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Short Review: Timeline of the Electrochemical Lithium Recovery System Using the Spinel LiMn2O4 as a Positive Electrode. ENERGIES 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/en13236235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Various lithium recovery technologies have been developed as securing lithium resources has become increasingly important. Among these technologies, the electrochemical lithium recovery (ELR) system is a rapid and eco-friendly extraction method that has been studied recently. In this paper, an ELR system using a spinel-type LiMn2O4 (LMO) is briefly reviewed. As LMO electrodes have high Li+ selectivity and stability compared to other lithium battery cathodes, they have been widely used as positive electrodes for the ELR system. This paper summarizes the system proposal, LMO electrode modification, system analysis, and industrial applications. Perspectives of the ELR technology are presented considering the progress of the research.
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