Summit Nanotech Reduces Water Use in Lithium Extraction
Summit Nanotech has achieved a significant breakthrough in water efficiency for lithium extraction, using 30% less freshwater than traditional evaporation ponds and 50% less than current commercial DLE benchmarks.
- Independent validation confirms the reduction in water use while maintaining high lithium recovery and product quality.
- Summit's proprietary flow sequencing method enables the reduction in water use, requiring minimal make-up water.
The process supports closed-loop recovery systems in commercial plant designs, eliminating the need for external water inputs in lithium chloride production.
Author's summary: Summit Nanotech reduces water use in lithium extraction by 30%.