Hello world, and welcome to 2025.
This marks the first post from Licube, a pioneering direct lithium extraction (DLE) company operating at the intersection of cutting-edge science and industrial innovation. With roots in the USA and Japan, we aim to redefine how lithium is extracted and recovered.
While we’re currently in stealth mode, we’re eager to explore potential collaborations with like-minded partners. If you’re interested in learning more about what we do, please reach out. For now, here’s a glimpse into what makes Licube unique in the rapidly evolving field of lithium extraction.
What Sets Licube Apart?
If you’ve found your way to this blog, chances are you already know a bit about lithium extraction and its vital role in driving the global energy transition. But what makes Licube stand out among DLE technologies?
Our innovation is rooted in advanced lithium isotope research for fusion nuclear technology—a field that demands the highest levels of precision and efficiency. Building on this expertise, we’ve developed a proprietary process centered around electrodialysis, a game-changing approach for lithium extraction.
While electrodialysis has long been used in other industries, no DLE company today fully leverages its potential for lithium extraction. At Licube, we’ve not only adapted this technology but enhanced it to achieve faster, more energy-efficient lithium recovery.
The Science Behind Licube’s Technology
Our core methodology is inspired by the work outlined in the groundbreaking research paper:
“A three-electrode dual-power-supply electrochemical pumping system for fast and energy-efficient lithium extraction and recovery from solutions.”
This paper describes a system that uses lithium lanthanum titanate (LLTO) membranes in a novel three-electrode configuration powered by dual power supplies. Here’s why it matters:
• Precision and Selectivity: The system selectively targets lithium ions, we will directly generate battery-grade lithium hydroxide without any post-treatment.
• Enhanced Speed: By driving ions at higher transfer rates, Licube’s technology able to process a large amount of brine per day.
• Energy Efficiency: This innovative approach significantly lowers the operational energy requirements compared to conventional extraction methods.
At Licube, we’ve adapted these principles into a scalable, commercial-grade process tailored for real-world applications.
Looking Ahead
At Licube, we believe that innovation drives progress, and progress powers the future. Our mission is to contribute to solving the global energy trilemma—balancing energy reliability, economic competitiveness, and environmental sustainability—by unlocking the full potential of direct lithium extraction.
As we continue to refine and scale our technology, we invite collaboration and dialogue with industry leaders, researchers, and visionaries.
Let’s create the future of lithium extraction, together.
Stay tuned.
