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Yigang Wang¹, Kangwen He¹, Jingui Yang¹

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A new TiO2 intergrowth layer protects lithium-ion conducting membranes (LAGP) from corrosion, enabling stable lithium extraction from seawater. This method enhances membrane durability and efficiency for sustainable energy solutions.

Keywords:

Li ion‐sieve membrane intergrowth layer lithium extraction permeation growth strategy seawater

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Electrochemistry
Chemical Engineering

Background:

Lithium extraction from seawater is a promising alternative source for lithium.
Corrosion of lithium-ion conducting membranes (LAGP) and poor adhesion of coatings hinder efficient lithium extraction.
Developing stable and selective membranes is crucial for sustainable lithium recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a robust protection layer for LAGP membranes to enable stable lithium extraction from seawater.
To investigate a novel permeation growth strategy for constructing an intergrowth TiO2 protection layer.
To evaluate the performance and stability of the modified LAGP membrane in a lithium extraction device.

Main Methods:

A permeation growth strategy was employed to create an intergrowth TiO2 layer on a LAGP membrane.
Acidic TiO2 sol was spin-coated and sintered, inducing acid etching and ion exchange.
The modified membrane was characterized for its structural, electrochemical, and chemical stability properties.
A lithium extraction device was assembled using the modified membrane, natural seawater, and an organic electrolyte.

Main Results:

An intergrowth TiO2 layer and a lattice-matched interfacial phase (Li1+xAlxTi2-x(PO4)3/LAGP) were successfully formed.
The intergrowth structure enhanced membrane hardness, peel strength, and eliminated interfacial gaps.
The modified LAGP membrane exhibited an ionic conductivity of 2.40 × 10^-4 S cm^-1 and excellent chemical stability in seawater.
The membrane maintained integrity, Li+/Na+ selectivity, and stable operation for 650 hours with 97.4% Coulombic efficiency.

Conclusions:

The permeation growth strategy effectively constructs a stable intergrowth TiO2 protection layer on LAGP membranes.
This approach significantly improves the durability and performance of membranes for lithium extraction from seawater.
The developed Li-ion sieve membranes offer a viable solution for sustainable and efficient seawater lithium extraction.