Porous activated alumina based sorbent for lithium extraction
US8901032B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 27, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2032 |
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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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