| Title: |
Optimized Lithium(I) Recovery from Geothermal Brine of Germencik, Türkiye, Utilizing an Aminomethyl phosphonic Acid Chelating Resin. |
| Authors: |
Recepoğlu, Yaşar Kemal1 (AUTHOR) yasarrecepoglu@iyte.edu.tr |
| Source: |
Solvent Extraction & Ion Exchange. 2025, Vol. 43 Issue 1, p23-44. 22p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*GEOTHERMAL power plants, *GEOTHERMAL brines, *ION exchange resins, *CIRCULAR economy, *DISTRIBUTION isotherms (Chromatography), *GEOTHERMAL resources, *SORPTION |
| Abstract: |
This study investigates the performance of Lewatit TP 260 ion exchange resin for the efficient recovery of lithium (Li(I)) from geothermal water sourced from the Germencik Geothermal Power Plant in Türkiye. A series of batch sorption experiments were performed to evaluate the influence of key parameters, including resin dosage, solution pH, temperature, initial Li(I) concentration, and contact time, on the Li(I) recovery process. The optimal conditions were determined to be a resin dose of 0.5 g per 25 mL of geothermal water, pH in the range of 6–8, and a temperature of 25°C. Under these conditions, the resin achieved a maximum Li(I) recovery rate of 71% from the geothermal water. Sorption isotherms were further analyzed using the Langmuir, Freundlich, and Dubinin-Radushkevich (D-R) models. Among these, the Langmuir model provided the best fit (R² = 0.9841), suggesting a maximum sorption capacity (qm) of 4.31 mg/g. Continuous recovery experiments conducted in column mode confirmed the practical applicability of Lewatit TP 260, achieving a total sorption capacity of 0.41 mg Li(I)/mL resin. The findings exhibit the potential of this resin as a viable sorbent for sustainable Li(I) extraction from geothermal brines, supporting the development of green energy technologies and contributing to the circular economy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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