Figure 2: A schematic illustrating the Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) process within the context of a complete processing scheme, including pre-treatment, DLE, and post-treatment.

S&P Global Commodity Insights researchers say the potential to extract lithium from oilfield brines using a process called direct lithium extraction (DLE), is in its infancy, and many technological …

Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) is a groundbreaking approach that's transforming the way lithium is produced. Unlike conventional methods that depend on slow evaporation and mineral …

Apr 16, 2024 · Similar to what shale did for oil industry, Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) represents a promising approach poised to enhance lithium production efficiency. This method not only …

Aug 14, 2025 · This Review examines membrane and electrochemical technologies for direct lithium extraction, focusing on separation mechanisms, performance trade-offs and the …

Oct 16, 2025 · Direct lithium extraction (DLE) represents a sophisticated chemical engineering paradigm for isolating lithium ions from aqueous brines, leveraging selective separation …

Aug 13, 2025 · Using traditional extraction methods, brine is pumped out of wells into huge ponds so water can evaporate and concentrate the mineral content. Over some months, or even …

Jul 25, 2023 · Buff Lopez, Research Analyst at Cleantech Group, discusses how Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) is disrupting traditional practices, reducing carbon, time, and costs.

Feb 3, 2025 · The selective extraction of lithium from solutions rich in lithium, such as brines or geothermal fluids, is made possible by adsorption-based Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) …

Aug 4, 2025 · Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) is emerging as a viable solution to the challenges of lithium supply. DLE includes a family of techniques that chemically separate lithium ions from …