Short Review: Timeline of the Electrochemical Lithium Recovery System Using the Spinel LiMn<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> as a Positive Electrode

Various lithium recovery technologies have been developed as securing lithium resources has become increasingly important. Among these technologies, the electrochemical lithium recovery (ELR) system is a rapid and eco-friendly extraction method that has been studied recently. In this paper, an ELR s...

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Main Authors: Hwajoo Joo, Jaehan Lee, Jeyong Yoon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/23/6235
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Summary:Various lithium recovery technologies have been developed as securing lithium resources has become increasingly important. Among these technologies, the electrochemical lithium recovery (ELR) system is a rapid and eco-friendly extraction method that has been studied recently. In this paper, an ELR system using a spinel-type LiMn<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> (LMO) is briefly reviewed. As LMO electrodes have high Li<sup>+</sup> selectivity and stability compared to other lithium battery cathodes, they have been widely used as positive electrodes for the ELR system. This paper summarizes the system proposal, LMO electrode modification, system analysis, and industrial applications. Perspectives of the ELR technology are presented considering the progress of the research.
ISSN:1996-1073