Author Identifier
Shayan Abrishami: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3398-3934
Amir Razmjou: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3554-5129
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Title
Water Research
Volume
283
PubMed ID
40373372
Publisher
Elsevier
School
Mineral Recovery Research Centre / School of Engineering
Abstract
The growing demand for lithium in energy storage applications has intensified the need for efficient lithium extraction technologies, with membrane processes emerging as a promising approach. Among various membrane technologies, nanostructured membranes with precisely engineered channels have shown exceptional potential for selective lithium extraction due to their ability to control ion transport at the molecular level. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the fundamental design principles governing lithium-selective membranes, with a specific focus on nanochannel-based systems. We examine the critical parameters that influence lithium selectivity, including surface charge distribution, nanochannel dimensions, morphology, and wettability, while exploring how these factors interact with external driving forces to enable selective ion transport. This work extensively analyzes recent developments in nanochannel engineering and ion transport mechanisms, providing crucial insights into optimizing membrane selectivity and performance. By critically analyzing current challenges in scaling up these technologies and identifying promising research directions, this work provides a roadmap for developing next-generation lithium-selective membranes with enhanced efficiency and selectivity.
DOI
10.1016/j.watres.2025.123724
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Comments
Abrishami, S., Xiao, H., Asadnia, M., Low, Z. X., & Razmjou, A. (2025). Recent advances in the design principles of lithium selective membranes. Water Research, 283, 123724. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2025.123724