THE SCIENCE OF LITHIUM (HB 2024) Hardcover

The demand for lithium is growing at an extraordinary pace, rapidly transforming major industries and everyday life. From powering electric vehicles (EVs) and all-day laptop batteries to supporting rooftop solar energy systems, lithium is playing a pivotal role across a wide range of applications—all of which are explored in this book. The Science of Lithium addresses a significant gap in the current literature by offering an in-depth overview of this critical element at the heart of the green energy movement. It provides a thorough examination of lithium’s chemical and metallurgical characteristics, its industrial uses, as well as its limitations and potential environmental impacts.