Accidental Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Global Lithium Extraction

3 months ago

Lithium-ion batteries power 70% of rechargeable devices, including smartphones and electric vehicles.
Lithium mining has negative environmental and health impacts, and supply chains are dominated by Australia, Chile, and China.
Demand for lithium is expected to grow by 18% annually over the next three decades.
A breakthrough from the University of Michigan could make lithium extraction cleaner and more cost-effective.
Researchers discovered a method to extract lithium from magnesium brines without electricity, potentially revolutionizing the industry.

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