Scientists Devise Game-Changing Way to Extract Lithium From Salt Lakes

Photo: Salinas Grandes, Andes, Argentina. Photo credit: ALS Global. Article by Tibi Puiu. ZME Science – March 12, 2025. Research article: Nature Water

Lithium, this silvery-white metal, has become the lifeblood of the modern world, powering everything from smartphones to electric cars. But as demand for lithium soars, the race to secure it has grown increasingly fraught. The precious lithium is extracted through mining from rock ores, which is costly, slow, and environmentally damaging. […]

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