We're studying deep underground reservoirs of hot salty waters below California & the Gulf Coast to learn how to tap these resources for the valuable #lithium needed by battery makers and other industries. #LBNLCriticalMinerals
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@berkeleylab.lbl.govWe're studying deep underground reservoirs of hot salty waters below California & the Gulf Coast to learn how to tap these resources for the valuable #lithium needed by battery makers and other industries. #LBNLCriticalMinerals
@berkeleylab.lbl.govA sponge-like material could solve the challenge of extracting #lithium from salty waters called brines, giving the U.S. a reliable domestic source. The highly reusable sponge quickly sucks up magnesium and other minerals, leaving purified lithium behind. #LBNLCriticalMinerals
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@berkeleylab.lbl.govThe western U.S. has huge deposits of lithium-rich clay, but getting the #lithium out is a long-standing challenge. A new method could unlock a vast domestic resource. Better yet? It’s energy-efficient & avoids toxic byproducts. #LBNLCriticalMinerals
@berkeleylab.lbl.govSociety depends on critical minerals for energy, transportation, consumer products, healthcare, and scientific and defense technologies. Our scientists are building affordable & reliable domestic supply chains from raw, recycled, and waste sources. #LBNLCriticalMinerals
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