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Electrodialysis as a Method for LiOH Production: Cell Configurations and Ion-Exchange Membranes
Advanced Sustainable Systems, 2400402
2024
Abstract
Lithium hydroxide (LiOH) is rapidly becoming the main precursor for layered oxide cathodes used in lithium ion batteries. Current hydrometallurgical method for LiOH production uses substantial amounts of chemicals and creates wastes, leaving behind a negative environmental footprint. Electrodialysis is emerging as a more sustainable technology for LiOH production, effectively eliminating the conventional chemical addition step and its subsequent waste management. Additionally, hydrogen is generated as a by-product during the electrodialysis process. Various configurations of the electrodialysis cell have been employed to maximize the energy efficiency of the process and the purity of the LiOH product. Nonetheless, this review found that there is a lack of concerted effort in developing ion exchange membranes specific for LiOH production. Current membrane technologies are not tailored to LiOH production, with limited selectivity to lithium in relative to other monovalent cations, as well as relying heavily on harmful perfluoroalkyl (PFA)-based polymeric membranes. In this review, special attention is given to the state of the art in the testing and development of membranes, i.e., cation and anion exchange membranes, bipolar membranes, as well as novel membranes that are potentially low-cost, non-fluorinated, lithium-selective with high chemical stability and mechanical robustness.
Details
- Title
- Electrodialysis as a Method for LiOH Production: Cell Configurations and Ion-Exchange Membranes
- Authors/Creators
- Marco AmoresKwang Loon AngAleks Nikoloski - Murdoch University, Centre for Water, Energy and WasteCristina Pozo-Gonzalo
- Publication Details
- Advanced Sustainable Systems, 2400402
- Publisher
- Wiley-VCH GmbH
- Identifiers
- 991005707261507891
- Copyright
- © 2024 The Author(s).
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Centre for Water, Energy and Waste
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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