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MIT’s Greener Lithium Breakthrough Could Cut Costs and Waste in Mining
energy13 hours ago

MIT’s Greener Lithium Breakthrough Could Cut Costs and Waste in Mining

MIT researchers report a low-temperature, acid-free method to extract lithium from hard rock spodumene by dissolving the silicate matrix with ammonium fluoride, freeing lithium and aluminum for purification. Tested on 17 ore sources with >95% Li recovery, the process is closed-loop and avoids roasting, potentially lowering costs and carbon waste compared with traditional brine evaporation or hard-rock mining. A pilot via spinout Rock Zero is planned, but industrial-scale testing is still needed and could address the looming lithium supply challenge while reducing mining’s environmental footprint.

via Gizmodo|
#closed-loop#energy#lithium
China's EAST Reactor Achieves Record 1,066 Seconds of Nuclear Fusion at 180 Million Degrees
science-and-technology8 months ago

China's EAST Reactor Achieves Record 1,066 Seconds of Nuclear Fusion at 180 Million Degrees

China's EAST reactor has set a new world record by maintaining plasma temperatures over 180 million degrees Fahrenheit for 1,066 seconds, marking a significant milestone in nuclear fusion research and the pursuit of clean, sustainable energy. This achievement demonstrates the potential for fusion to become a practical energy source, with global implications for energy security and environmental impact.

via Energy Reporters|
#china#east-reactor#fusion-energy
Swiss Scientists Develop Breakthrough Molecule Mimicking Photosynthesis for Solar Fuel Storage
science-and-technology8 months ago

Swiss Scientists Develop Breakthrough Molecule Mimicking Photosynthesis for Solar Fuel Storage

Swiss scientists at the University of Basel have developed a groundbreaking molecule capable of storing multiple charges, mimicking natural photosynthesis to produce carbon-neutral fuels like hydrogen and methanol, advancing sustainable energy technologies and addressing climate change.

via Energy Reporters|
#artificial-photosynthesis#carbon-neutral-fuels#energy-storage
Researchers' Breakthrough Could Transform Automotive Travel
science-and-technology11 months ago

Researchers' Breakthrough Could Transform Automotive Travel

Researchers from Korea have developed a new proton exchange membrane using SPAES that significantly reduces toluene crossover in hydrogen storage systems, potentially enabling more efficient and durable hydrogen fuel cells for eco-friendly vehicles by 2030, contributing to the hydrogen economy and reducing carbon emissions.

via The Cool Down|
#electrochemical-systems#hydrogen-fuel-cells#hydrogen-storage
"Uncovering the True Value of Fool's Gold: Scientists' Unexpected Discovery"
science-and-technology2 years ago

"Uncovering the True Value of Fool's Gold: Scientists' Unexpected Discovery"

Scientists at West Virginia University discovered significant amounts of lithium in fool's gold, potentially opening up old industrial mines as a valuable source of the metal needed for green energy technologies like lithium-ion batteries. The discovery could help meet the soaring demand for lithium as the US transitions to green energy, offering a more environmentally friendly and cost-effective approach to lithium extraction compared to traditional methods. This unexpected finding in the Appalachian Mountains could play a crucial role in sustaining global green initiatives and reducing the negative environmental impact of mining for essential minerals.

via Daily Mail|
#fools-gold#green-energy#lithium