Unlocking lithium with smarter sorbents
The global shift to electric vehicles, energy storage systems, and portable devices is driving an increase in demand for lithium. While traditional lithium production methods have supplied the industry for decades, they fall short because of lengthy production cycles, resource-intensive processes, and vulnerabilities related to climate conditions. That’s where Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) steps in.
Evonik offers support for this greener path forward with LiOCEL® – our innovative line of sorbents designed specifically for DLE. This next-generation solution simplifies lithium recovery from brines while supporting low operating expenses and minimizing environmental impact.
The advantages of LiOCEL® for lithium extraction
- Enables lithium recovery using only water – no harsh chemicals required for regeneration or extraction
- Eliminates weather dependency common in evaporation ponds
- Customizable sorbent sizes and shapes so that the material can be a drop-in solution for a variety of systems
- Better capacities because of a higher percentage of active material
- North American and European-based adsorbent manufacturing capabilities
A smarter path to lithium
With a simple two-step process – intercalation and water-based elution – LiOCEL® streamlines lithium recovery across a variety of brine sources. The sorbent’s Layered Double Hydroxide (LDH) structure offers exceptional lithium selectivity while maintaining high capacity and stability under demanding operating conditions.
LiOCEL® has demonstrated outstanding performance in high Total Dissolved Solid (TDS) environments at ambient temperatures as well as elevated temperatures. With no need for acid or base regeneration, the process is safer, more sustainable, and easier to integrate into existing DLE systems.
Backed by Evonik’s global sorbents expertise, LiOCEL® helps customers get the lithium they need faster – and with fewer compromises.
Why create a partnership with Evonik?
- Access to Evonik’s decades-long expertise in adsorbent innovation.
- A simple, scalable, and sustainable DLE solution.
- Collaboration with a trusted partner to optimize your process.
- U.S. and European technical support and application know-how.