Journal article
Lithium Extraction by Emerging Metal–Organic Framework‐Based Membranes
Advanced functional materials, Vol.31(46), 2105991
10/11/2021
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Abstract
Lithium is mainly extracted from brine and ores; however, current lithium mining methods require large amounts of chemicals, discharge many wastes, and can have serious environmental repercussions. Metal–organic framework (MOF)‐based membranes have shown great potential in lithium extraction due to their uniform pore sizes, high porosities, and rich host–guest chemistry compared to other materials. In this review, the processes and disadvantages of current lithium extraction technologies are introduced. The structure features and corresponding design strategy of MOFs suitable for Li+ ion separations are presented. Following, recent advances of polycrystalline MOF membranes, mixed matrix membranes, and MOF channel membranes for lithium‐ion separation are discussed in detail. Finally, opportunities for future developments and challenges in this emerging research field are presented.
Metal–organic framework (MOF)‐based membranes have been studied for ion‐selective transport, exhibiting promising results for continuous lithium extraction processes. In this review, the scenarios of membrane‐based lithium extraction are briefly introduced and compared to current extraction methods. Recent advances in MOF‐based membranes for lithium‐ion separation and corresponding design strategies are systematically illustrated.
Details
- Title
- Lithium Extraction by Emerging Metal–Organic Framework‐Based Membranes
- Creators
- Jue Hou - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research OrganisationHuacheng Zhang - RMIT UniversityAaron W. Thornton - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research OrganisationAnita J. Hill - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research OrganisationHuanting Wang - Monash UniversityKristina Konstas - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
- Publication Details
- Advanced functional materials, Vol.31(46), 2105991
- Number of pages
- 14
- Grant note
- CSIRO Research Office CSIRO Manufacturing
- Identifiers
- 991013036378702368
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Science and Engineering; Science
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article