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SD Scientists just found a faster, cleaner way to extract lithium for EV batteries

Posted: Sat May 23, 2026 1:42 pm
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A breakthrough lithium-extraction method could help solve one of clean energy’s dirtiest problems. Researchers at Columbia Engineering have developed a fast new technique that pulls lithium directly from salty underground brines using a temperature-sensitive solvent, avoiding the giant evaporation ponds that can take years and drain precious water supplies. Even better, the method works on low-quality lithium sources that current technologies struggle to use.

Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 023132.htm