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Innovations in Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE)

Recent breakthroughs in direct lithium extraction (DLE) center on advanced materialsespecially graphene-oxide (GO) composites, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), capacitive deionization systems, and next-generation nanofiltration membranes.

Combined with strong patent activity from China and the United States and a clear regulatory push in both the U.S. and EU to fast-track domestic DLE capacity.

Material performance edge – GO composites (-169 % improvement over baselines) and highly tunable MOFs can be integrated synergistically, while capacitive deionization and nanofiltration membranes add low-voltage, modular options for varied brines and rapid pre-concentration stages.

Innovation hotspots – China dominates patent filings (Chinese Academy of Sciences at the forefront), with notable U.S. players such as Nanotek Instruments and Global Graphene Group bolstering competition.

Supportive policy landscape – Targeted funding from the U.S. Department of Energy and the EU’s new Critical Raw Materials Act shorten approval cycles and de-risk commercialization for emerging DLE technologies.

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Technology Performance Analysis: Direct Lithium Extraction

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