Authors : Augustus Newton Ebelegi

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 12 - December

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25dec352

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Abstract : The growing demand for lithium in renewable energy technologies, such as batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems, has led to an increase in its extraction and processing activities, resulting in elevated levels of lithium in industrial wastewater. The effective removal of lithium from wastewater is crucial to mitigate its environmental impact and recover this valuable resource. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the current methods for lithium removal from industrial effluents, including chemical precipitation, ion exchange, adsorption, membrane technologies, and electrochemical processes. It evaluates these methods in terms of efficiency, cost, environmental impact, and scalability. Additionally, emerging approaches such as bio-remediation and hybrid techniques are discussed, highlighting their potential for enhanced lithium recovery. The review also identifies knowledge gaps and future research directions to optimize lithium removal and recovery processes. By consolidating current advancements and challenges, this work aims to guide researchers and industry stakeholders in developing sustainable solutions for lithium management in industrial wastewater.

Keywords : Lithium, Wastewater, Bio-Remediation, Industrial, Energy.

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