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This study developed a novel nanofiltration membrane for efficient lithium extraction from brines. The membrane achieves high lithium selectivity over magnesium, overcoming challenges posed by high ionic strength solutions.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Environmental Science

Background:

  • Efficient lithium extraction from brines is crucial for sustainable energy, but challenging due to similar ion sizes and high salinity.
  • Existing methods struggle with separating lithium (Li+) from magnesium (Mg2+) in complex brine matrices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To engineer a novel polyamide nanofiltration membrane for selective lithium extraction from high-ionic-strength brines.
  • To achieve simultaneous structural and electrostatic control over the membrane's selective layer.

Main Methods:

  • A two-stage interfacial polymerization strategy was employed to reconstruct the polyamide (PA) selective layer.
  • Piperazine (PIP) adsorption-diffusion was regulated for nascent PA layer density and stability.
  • A non-aqueous solvent facilitated the incorporation of a bidentate quaternary ammonium monomer for tunable positive charge.

Main Results:

  • The reconstructed membrane featured a sub-nanometer selective layer with a tunable mild positive charge.
  • Synergistic steric and electrostatic effects enabled effective Li+/Mg2+ discrimination, yielding separation factors exceeding 60.
  • The integrated nanofiltration process achieved nearly 60-fold lithium enrichment from complex brines.

Conclusions:

  • The developed membrane demonstrates practical applicability for lithium extraction from chemically demanding, high-ionic-strength brines.
  • This study provides a molecular-level design framework for co-ion selective membranes.
  • The findings advance membrane technology for sustainable resource recovery.