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Porous activated alumina based sorbent for lithium extraction

US10328424B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 12, 2017
Grant dateJun 25, 2019
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Expiry dateSep 12, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2982
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to a method for preparing a lithium activated alumina intercalate solid by contacting a three-dimensional activated alumina with a lithium salt under conditions sufficient to infuse lithium salts into activated alumina for the selective extraction and recovery of lithium from lithium containing solutions, including brines.

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