➀ Researchers at Rice University have developed a groundbreaking method for lithium extraction using solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) as membrane materials, achieving near-perfect lithium selectivity in aqueous solutions.

➁ The traditional lithium extraction methods are resource-intensive and environmentally harmful. The new method using SSE membranes in an electrodialysis system can achieve high lithium purity levels efficiently.

➂ This breakthrough could provide a sustainable solution for lithium harvesting, reducing reliance on mining and chemical-intensive purification processes, and potentially inspiring new technologies for extracting other critical elements.