LiSO Extraction Technology: Advanced and Sustainable Lithium Extraction

LiSO, adapted from its lithium-based counterpart, is engineered for efficient and sustainable sodium extraction. This technology integrates selective adsorbents, eco-friendly solvents, advanced nanofiltration membranes, and electrochemical methods to optimize sodium recovery while minimizing environmental impact.

Key Technical Features of LiSO for Sodium

Selective Adsorbents

LiSO employs sodium-specific adsorbents like sodium aluminum layered double hydroxide (NaAl-LDH) and manganese oxide (MnO2) nanocomposites. These adsorbents are designed to selectively bind sodium ions (Na+) while rejecting competing ions such as calcium (Ca2+) and magnesium (Mg2+). Their high selectivity ensures a recovery rate exceeding 90%, and they are regenerative, allowing for multiple adsorption cycles, which minimizes waste and operational costs.

Solvent Extraction

The technology uses eco-friendly solvents like tributyl phosphate (TBP) and ionic liquids that selectively extract sodium ions from brine. These solvents bind to sodium ions, separating them from other ions through a complexation process. After extraction, the sodium is recovered through a stripping process, and the solvents are regenerated for reuse, enhancing both efficiency and environmental sustainability.

Advanced Membranes

LiSO utilizes high-performance nanofiltration and reverse osmosis membranes made from materials such as polyamide, graphene oxide, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). These membranes operate on size exclusion and charge repulsion principles, selectively allowing sodium ions to pass through while rejecting larger or multivalent ions. This multi-stage filtration ensures high-purity sodium extraction, and the durable membranes are designed to withstand the demanding conditions of industrial-scale operations.

Electrochemical Methods

The process includes advanced electrochemical techniques like electrodialysis, where an electric field drives sodium ions across ion-selective membranes, effectively separating them from other ions like chloride (Cl-). Additionally, sodium-selective electrodes in electrochemical cells further purify the sodium, ensuring high-purity output suitable for energy storage applications.

Key Benefits

High Recovery Rate:

Exceeds 90% sodium recovery due to the use of highly selective adsorbents and efficient electrochemical processes.

Water and Energy Efficiency:

Reduces water consumption by up to 85%, making it highly suitable for regions with limited water availability and supporting sustainable operations.

Rapid Processing:

Accelerates extraction time from months to hours, greatly enhancing production efficiency and responsiveness to market demands.

Scalable Design:

Modular system allows easy scaling from pilot projects to full-scale industrial operations, adaptable to varying production needs.

Minimal Environmental Impact:

Over 70% of water and chemicals used are recyclable, significantly reducing waste and environmental impact.

LiSO for Sodium: Redefining Sustainable Sodium Extraction

LiSO for Sodium combines cutting-edge selective adsorbents, solvent extraction, advanced membrane filtration, and electrochemical methods to deliver a high-purity sodium extraction process that is both efficient and environmentally sustainable. This technology sets a new standard for sodium extraction, ensuring Exoben leads the way in supplying critical materials for the next generation of energy storage solutions.