Fig. 1: Design inspirations for APIP.
From: Adsorption-responsive bionic photothermal ion pump for reversible seawater lithium extraction

a The digital photos of Albizia julibrissin flower. b Schematic of APIP for enhanced Li+ extraction imitating ion pumps and transpiration process of Albizia julibrissin. c, Schematic of APIP for enhanced and stable Li+ extraction imitating the light- and heat-responsive behaviour of Albizia julibrissin flower.