Fig. 4: Extracting performances of the sorbent spheres by controlling humidity.
From: Efficient cation separation based on humidity control and adsorption
a The adsorption capacity and purity of lithium extraction under different relative humidity and (b) different lithium extraction time. c, Cycle performance of the sorbents at a relative humidity of 40%. d Practical applications for Li extraction including seawater, LiCl\NaCl mixing salt, LiCl\NaCl\KCl mixing salt, LiCl\NaCl\KCl mixing salt with ratio of Taijinai’er salt lake, LiCl\NaCl\KCl\MgCl2 mixing salt, LiCl\NaCl\KCl\MgCl2\CaCl2 mixing salt with ratio of Zabuye salt lake using the sorbent spheres by controlling humidity, and for Mg extraction. e Lithium extraction using ethanol vapor. f Comparison of Li adsorption capacity, rate in our work with different methods. g Comparison of energy consumption of lithium extraction by humidity-controlled and lithium extraction by electrochemistry methods. h Cost comparison between lithium extraction by humidity-controlled and evaporation ponds and metal-based adsorbent.
