Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Extraction: Advanced Methods00:56

Extraction: Advanced Methods

1.0K
Metal ions can be separated from one another by complexation with organic ligands–the chelating agent– to form uncharged chelates. Here, the chelating agent must contain hydrophobic groups and behave as a weak acid, losing a proton to bind with the metal. Since most organic ligands used in this process are insoluble or undergo oxidation in the aqueous phase, the chelating agent is initially added to the organic phase and extracted into the aqueous phase. The metal-ligand complex is...
1.0K
High-Performance Liquid Chromatography: Elution Process01:05

High-Performance Liquid Chromatography: Elution Process

1.3K
In High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), the elution process is critical to the separation of analytes and the quality of chromatographic results. Elution describes how compounds move through the column and separate based on their interactions with the mobile and stationary phases. This process determines the resolution, peak shape, and retention times in the chromatogram, which are essential for identifying and quantifying components in complex mixtures. Understanding the elution...
1.3K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Solvent reverse osmosis beyond size exclusion in two-dimensional nanochannel membranes.

Nature communications·2026
Same author

In situ creation of crystalline channels in ultrathin network polymer membranes for pressurized H<sub>2</sub>/CO<sub>2</sub> separation.

Science advances·2026
Same author

Treatment of copper-electroplating wastewater by UiO-66-Keratin functionalized PES ultrafiltration membrane.

Chemosphere·2026
Same author

Heterogeneity-Guided Interlayer Tuning in Vermiculite-MOF Membranes for Efficient Li<sup>+</sup>/Mg<sup>2+</sup> Separation.

Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)·2026
Same author

Reconstructed Polyamide Nanolayers via Two-Stage Interfacial Polymerization Engineering for Precise Ion Sieving.

Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)·2026
Same author

Author Correction: Establishment of an artificial urine model in vitro and rat or pig model in vivo to evaluate urinary crystal adherence.

Scientific reports·2025
Same journal

Cell Membrane-Engineered FePDA Nanoparticles Integrate Ferroptosis and Antitumor Immunity.

Small (Weinheim an der Bergstrasse, Germany)·2026
Same journal

Finding the Perfect Match: Investigation of 1,2-Diketone-Based Materials for Use as Cathode Active Material in Rechargeable Magnesium Batteries.

Small (Weinheim an der Bergstrasse, Germany)·2026
Same journal

Stabilization of Cu Species in UiO-66 Metal-Organic Framework for CO<sub>2</sub>-to-Methanol: Insights From Operando X-ray and Electron Microscopy Studies.

Small (Weinheim an der Bergstrasse, Germany)·2026
Same journal

BODIPY Photocage-Based Injectable Hydrogel for Light-Controlled Nanoparticle Release.

Small (Weinheim an der Bergstrasse, Germany)·2026
Same journal

Multifunctional Nanodiamond Conjugate With a Tumor-Specific EGFR-Targeting Peptide and Photoactivated CO Release for Improved Therapeutic Efficacy in Head and Neck Cancers.

Small (Weinheim an der Bergstrasse, Germany)·2026
Same journal

Multifunctional Self-Bonding Biocomposites Enabled by Uniform Dispersion of Carbon Nanotube via In Situ Lignin and Multiple Noncovalent Bonds.

Small (Weinheim an der Bergstrasse, Germany)·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jan 8, 2026

1,3,5-Triphenylbenzene and Corannulene as Electron Receptors for Lithium Solvated Electron Solutions
06:56

1,3,5-Triphenylbenzene and Corannulene as Electron Receptors for Lithium Solvated Electron Solutions

Published on: October 10, 2016

8.2K

Lithium Extraction in Confined Channels.

Liheng Dai1, Kecheng Guan1, Hideto Matsuyama1,2

  • 1Research Center for Membrane and Film Technology, Kobe University, Kobe, Japan.

Small (Weinheim an Der Bergstrasse, Germany)
|December 24, 2025
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Confined channel membranes offer a sustainable and efficient method for lithium extraction from aqueous sources, overcoming limitations of conventional technologies. This approach utilizes nano-scale pathways for selective ion transport, crucial for energy storage applications.

Keywords:
confined channelslithium extractionmembrane processnovel materials

More Related Videos

Accessing Valuable Ligand Supports for Transition Metals: A Modified, Intermediate Scale Preparation of 1,2,3,4,5-Pentamethylcyclopentadiene
09:45

Accessing Valuable Ligand Supports for Transition Metals: A Modified, Intermediate Scale Preparation of 1,2,3,4,5-Pentamethylcyclopentadiene

Published on: March 20, 2017

10.8K
Functional Characterization of Na+/H+ Exchangers of Intracellular Compartments Using Proton-killing Selection to Express Them at the Plasma Membrane
07:38

Functional Characterization of Na+/H+ Exchangers of Intracellular Compartments Using Proton-killing Selection to Express Them at the Plasma Membrane

Published on: March 30, 2015

9.6K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jan 8, 2026

1,3,5-Triphenylbenzene and Corannulene as Electron Receptors for Lithium Solvated Electron Solutions
06:56

1,3,5-Triphenylbenzene and Corannulene as Electron Receptors for Lithium Solvated Electron Solutions

Published on: October 10, 2016

8.2K
Accessing Valuable Ligand Supports for Transition Metals: A Modified, Intermediate Scale Preparation of 1,2,3,4,5-Pentamethylcyclopentadiene
09:45

Accessing Valuable Ligand Supports for Transition Metals: A Modified, Intermediate Scale Preparation of 1,2,3,4,5-Pentamethylcyclopentadiene

Published on: March 20, 2017

10.8K
Functional Characterization of Na+/H+ Exchangers of Intracellular Compartments Using Proton-killing Selection to Express Them at the Plasma Membrane
07:38

Functional Characterization of Na+/H+ Exchangers of Intracellular Compartments Using Proton-killing Selection to Express Them at the Plasma Membrane

Published on: March 30, 2015

9.6K

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrochemistry

Background:

  • Sustainable lithium extraction is critical for advanced energy storage.
  • Conventional methods face cost, complexity, and efficiency challenges, especially with low-concentration sources like seawater.
  • Membrane-based technologies offer a promising low-energy, environmentally friendly alternative with high lithium selectivity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the advancements in membrane-based lithium extraction using confined channels.
  • To categorize different types of confined channel membranes and discuss their separation mechanisms.
  • To highlight emerging separation processes and future directions for scalable lithium extraction.

Main Methods:

  • Categorization of confined channel membranes into 2D layered systems, porous crystalline frameworks (MOFs, COFs, POCs), and engineered polymer nanoconfinement.
  • Summary of recent progress in materials design and pore structure tuning.
  • Analysis of separation mechanisms, including size, pore-wall, and interaction effects.

Main Results:

  • Confined channels enable selective Li+ discrimination through unique transport mechanisms distinct from bulk separation.
  • Three main classes of confined channel membranes have been identified and reviewed.
  • Emerging separation processes like diffusion, nanofiltration, and electrodialysis show potential when integrated with these membranes.

Conclusions:

  • Confined channel membranes represent a transformative technology for efficient and selective lithium extraction.
  • Further research integrating advanced materials, membrane engineering, and computational modeling is needed for scalable fabrication.
  • This approach holds significant promise for meeting the growing demand for lithium in energy storage.