The demand for lithium, a key ingredient in most batteries, is expected to grow tenfold by 2030 as sectors increasingly go electric. Domestic conventional reserves of lithium and other energy-critical elements are limited, but large unconventional resources, such as sedimentary deposits and brine reservoirs, exist in many western states, such as Nevada and California. In this roundtable, Lawrence Berkeley Lab scientists will discuss how they, along with industry and academic partners, are working to accelerate technological advancements in energy-efficient lithium separations and purification.

Panelists

• Hanna Breunig, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, United States
• Peter Fiske, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, United States
• Will Stringfellow, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory/University of California Berkeley, United States
• Michael Whittaker, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, United States

*Times listed in Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5:00)