Conventional lithium mining is a slow, water-intensive, and environmentally damaging process. The prevailing technique, which involves evaporating brine in large open ponds, requires 12 to 18 months ...

Top-down view of a cylindrical device showing clear droplets on the bottom surface. When humid air passes over brine-mining waste in a cylindrical tower, lithium chloride is first to absorb moisture ...

The drainage district that commissioned the test has now sent a cease-and-desist letter to Tesla’s operations, near Corpus ...

In chemistry, some problems are so persistent that they are nicknamed “forever.” Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are notorious environmental villains. These compounds linger in ...

Lightweight lithium metal is a heavy-hitting critical mineral, serving as the key ingredient in the rechargeable batteries that power phones, laptops, electric vehicles and more. As ubiquitous as ...