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Sparse-source innovation story: lithium recovery claim points to the next battle in battery supply
An Interesting Engineering candidate points to a new method that reportedly uses hygroscopic salt and humid air to recover 96% of lithium from mining waste, highlighting the growing push to extract more value from waste.
Key Takeaways
- An Interesting Engineering candidate reports a new lithium-recovery method from mining waste.
- The excerpt says the process uses hygroscopic salt and humid air and claims 96% recovery.
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DT Editorial AI··via interestingengineering.com