Develops a direct lithium extraction technology that efficiently extracts lithium from low-concentration brines, recovering up to 75% of the lithium stored in U.S. resources. This process reduces water and chemical usage compared to traditional methods, enabling sustainable, domestic lithium production to support the electric vehicle industry.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Current lithium extraction methods from brine sources often involve multi-step processes that result in significant lithium losses and high consumption of water and chemicals. Existing direct lithium extraction (DLE) technologies are not effective at extracting lithium from low-concentration brines, leaving a substantial portion of U.S. lithium resources untapped. This reliance on traditional methods hinders the development of a sustainable and domestic lithium supply chain.
Solution
Electroflow Technologies (EFT) offers a direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology designed to efficiently extract lithium from low-concentration brines, unlocking access to previously inaccessible lithium resources. EFT's technology recovers up to 75% of the lithium present in U.S. brines, significantly increasing lithium yields compared to conventional DLE methods. The process minimizes water usage and reduces the consumption of hazardous chemicals, promoting environmentally responsible lithium production. By enabling the extraction of lithium from dilute brine sources, EFT aims to establish a sustainable, domestic lithium supply chain, reducing reliance on foreign sources and supporting the growing demand from the electric vehicle industry.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes lithium producers, electric vehicle manufacturers, and battery manufacturers seeking a sustainable and domestic source of high-purity lithium.
Features
- Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology optimized for low-concentration brines (less than 200ppm).
- High lithium recovery rates, extracting up to 75% of lithium present in brine resources.
- Reduced water consumption compared to traditional lithium extraction methods.
- Minimized use of hazardous chemicals, promoting environmentally sustainable operations.
- Streamlined process designed to reduce lithium losses during extraction.