Seawater contains enormous mineral resources, with uranium and lithium concentrations approximately 1,000 and 10,000 times higher than those on land, respectively. However, the ultra-low concentrations of uranium and lithium in seawater (at the ppb level) and the complex marine environment pose significant extraction challenges. In support of marine strategic development, this research area focuses on the development of membrane materials for uranium extraction from seawater and conducts systematic studies on sea trials, adsorption, and desorption.
Research topics include:
1. Investigation of the microscopic mechanisms of selective adsorption and desorption.
2. Development of adsorbent materials with high selectivity, long service life, and high adsorption capacity.
3. Engineering studies on uranium and lithium extraction from salt lakes, brines, and seawater.
4. Mechanically adaptive cushioning films.
