Abstract: Devices and methods for purifying lithium from lithium salts, including those with low concentration of lithium salts, are provided. A molten composition comprising a lithium salt is electrolyzed with an anode in contact with the molten composition and a cathode separated from the molten composition by a solid electrolyte capable of conducting lithium ions.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 13, 2019
Date of Patent:
April 23, 2024
Assignee:
MetaGenesis, Ltd.
Inventors:
Yi Cui, Yang Jin, Hui Wu, Kai Liu, Jialiang Lang