Advanced salt-lake material

The salt-lake elements, such as potassium, sodium, magnesium, lithium, boron, strontium, cesium, germanium, gallium, rubidium, etc., are challenging for their efficient separation and high-end utilization. The unique physical and chemical properties of the salt-lake elements make them be synthesized into advanced salt-lake materials for applications in various fields. Given the worsening global energy shortage scenario, there is an increasing demand for advanced salt-lake materials in the worldwide energy industry. Therefore, it is significant to develop efficient separation methods and high-end utilization materials and technologies. In light of the nation's significant energy and electronic information strategic requirements, it becomes imperative to concentrate on advanced salt-lake materials utilized. Exploring novel mechanisms for enriching, separating, and purifying salt-lake elements and developing eco-friendly low-carbon extraction methods are in urgent demand. Furthermore, developing advanced salt-lake materials related to key salt-lake elements along with enhancing their comprehensive utilization. This special issue aims to carry out four main research directions. Article types can involve perspective, letter, original article, mini review, or review.

Topics covered include, but are not limited to:

(1) Formation mechanism and investigation of the salt-lake element

(2) Green, low carbon separation and extraction technology of salt-lake elements

(3) Advanced salt-lake materials-based salt-lake element

(4) Advanced functional salt-lake materials-based salt-lake element