read this new investors...Kock has been doing this for a for years, so I think they know the in's and out's of the whole process of DLE!
LiPRO™ Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) TechnologyOverviewLiPRO™, developed by Koch Technology Solutions (KTS), is an advanced Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology that uses ion exchange and Lithium Selective Sorption (LSS) to extract lithium from brines with over 95% recovery efficiency.
Designed for scalability and profitability, it achieves top-quartile operational expenditure (OPEX) for lithium carbonate production. The technology is modular, skid-mounted, and customizable, offering flexible licensing options for standalone use or with integrated pre-treatment and post-processing systems.Key Features and Benefits High Efficiency: Recovers over 95% of lithium from brines using selective sorption, outperforming traditional methods. Sustainability: Utilizes water-only elution, minimizing chemical use and eliminating solid waste, reducing environmental impact.
Cost and Energy Efficiency: Simplifies processes, lowering capital expenditure (CAPEX) and energy consumption compared to conventional methods. Scalability: Modular design enables easy deployment and adaptation to various project scales. Water Conservation: Optimizes water balance with minimal losses, enhancing sustainability.ProcessLiPRO™ involves a streamlined workflow:
Pre-treatment of brine. Lithium selective sorption (LSS) to capture lithium. Water-based elution to release lithium. Post-processing to produce lithium chloride, ready for conversion to lithium carbonate or other products.Recent Developments March 2024: Standard Lithium installed a commercial-scale DLE column using LiPRO™ LSS near El Dorado, Arkansas, to test and derisk the technology for commercial applications (Standard Lithium). December 2024: Standard Lithium launched an advanced DLE pilot plant at their South West Arkansas Project, utilizing LiPRO™ LSS. The plant operated through late January 2025, advancing commercial readiness (Stock Titan). March 2025: Smackover Lithium completed derisking of LiPRO™ LSS at their South West Arkansas Project, marking significant progress in field testing (Standard Lithium).Proven PerformanceLiPRO™ LSS has been validated through continuous real-world brine trials for over three years, demonstrating field-proven reliability at scale. Its deployment-ready engineering makes it a robust solution for lithium extraction projects.Licensing and SupportKoch Technology Solutions offers customizable LiPRO™ licensing, including engineering support for producing lithium chloride. For more details, visit kochtechsolutions.com.Note: Information on LiPRO™ from kochseparation.com was not accessible, possibly due to an incorrect URL or restricted access. All data is sourced from verified references, including kochtechsolutions.com and recent news from Standard Lithium and Stock Titan.Changes Made:
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