Zeolite imidazolium skeleton-coated titanium oxide ionic sieve nanomaterials embedded in gels for solar-enhanced lithium extraction from salt lake brines
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Lithium is vital for energy transformation, but traditional extraction methods from salt lakes face challenges due to magnesium ion interference. To overcome this, we developed HTO@ZIF, a hybrid nanomaterial that combines titanium hydroxide (HTO) with a zeolite imidazolate framework (ZIF), increasing lithium adsorption capacity by 2.5 times compared to pure HTO at pH 8.0. We also designed a solar microevaporator system that enhances lithium recovery while managing the water footprint of hypersaline brines. With 98% solar energy harvesting efficiency, the system raises local temperature, promoting Li+extraction and solar steam generation. The photothermal effect, enhanced water flux, and Li+enrichment in nanospaces lead to a double-enhanced lithium recovery, increasing from 10.95 to 20.29 mg·g−1. The system also accelerates adsorption kinetics, reaching saturation in 4 h, twice as fast as at 295K, improving efficiency while reducing water and carbon consumption, contributing to carbon neutrality goals.Graphical abstract
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