Your partner in Direct Lithium Extraction applications

Precision materials for scalable, high-purity lithium recovery

Saint-Gobain Lithium Solutions' advanced ceramic lithium-extractive media are designed to optimize the extraction of lithium from brines. With their specifically tailored shape and adjustable extractive properties, these products offer an efficient and dependable solution for the extraction process. The media serves as the primary enabling component in the Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) process, integrating seamlessly with front-end and back-end process steps such pre-treatment, concentration, refinement, and conversion.

Lithium extraction process

 

 

  • How our DLE media enable efficient lithium recovery ?

  • About our Products

    Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) Process Diagram

     

     

    Our materials are engineered to selectively capture lithium ions from saline brines through controlled adsorption or ionic exchange. Developed using Saint-Gobain’s advanced ceramic technologies, these materials deliver exceptional selectivity, efficiency, and durability to optimize lithium recovery in direct lithium extraction systems.

    When exposed to the brine feed, the media selectively binds lithium ions, forming a lithium-saturated material that can be rinsed or eluted to recover the lithium ions. This extraction–elution cycle is precise, repeatable, and compatible with various process conditions, ensuring consistent lithium yield and system stability.

    The recovered lithium solution is then concentrated and refined, with excess water recycled in a quasi-closed-loop process to minimize environmental impact. The long operational life of the ceramic media makes it a reliable, cost-effective core component in advanced direct lithium extraction processes.

     

     

    Our portfolio is based on two platforms.

    The HeLiX® line uses adsorption as the mechanism for extracting lithium from brines. This process minimizes the use of chemicals, making it easy to implement and well suited for direct lithium extraction.

    The Spira™ line uses ion exchange as the mechanism for extracting lithium from brines. This media is well-adapted to complex fluids, making it a promising candidate for lithium extraction from black mass in battery recycling. It can also be used for direct lithium extraction and is particularly well suited for sulfate-rich or low TDS brines. Elution requires acidic or alkaline solutions.

    Adsorption and Ion Exchange Processes | DLE

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  • Why Work with Us

    Saint-Gobain Lithium Solutions brings decades of expertise in advanced ceramic materials. Our team builds on extensive knowledge in shaping ceramic bodies used in fixed-bed reactors. By controlling particle size, shape, and structure, we optimize performance while managing pressure drop and ensuring long-term reliability.

    We work closely with our customers to customize solutions tailored to specific process conditions, providing media that delivers consistent performance and high lithium recovery. This level of customization ensures that every material we produce is designed to fit seamlessly into your process, supporting efficiency, scalability, and sustainability.

    Collaboration is at the core of our approach. We prioritize understanding your needs and challenges, partnering with you throughout the development process to deliver the best materials for your unique application. By working with Saint-Gobain Lithium Solutions, you gain a dedicated partner committed to advancing your DLE operations and enabling a more sustainable energy future.

  • Further Reading

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    Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE): An Emerging Technology...

    Rising global demand for lithium-ion batteries is driving advancements in extraction methods, notably direct lithium extraction.

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    How Is Lithium Obtained? A Guide to Lithium Extraction

    Learn how lithium is obtained through mining and brine extraction and discover why Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) is shaping the future of lithium...

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