Visualizing the Science Behind Lithium Ion Transport
Lithium
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Lon
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Visualizing the Science Behind Lithium Ion Transport
Licube Releases Dual-Power LLTO Animation
Licube has released a new scientific visualization showing how lithium ions (Li⁺) move through its dual-powered electrochemical system and LLTO (Lithium Lanthanum Titanate) solid electrolyte — illustrating the physical principles that make selective lithium transport possible.
The animation begins with the dual-power operation, where both electrodes are actively controlled to generate synchronized electric fields.
A secondary anode introduces (3:00 second) pulsed voltage that stabilizes the current and accelerates Li⁺ movement across the cell.
This dynamic dual-power control greatly increases ion mobility and speed, creating a smooth directional flow of Li⁺ through the system.
As the sequence zooms in (10:00 second), viewers see the LLTO lattice structure at the atomic level.
Within this ordered network of lanthanum and oxygen atoms, red lithium ions pass freely through narrow channels precisely sized for Li⁺.
In contrast, black impurity ions, representing all other dissolved species, are physically too large to enter the lattice and remain blocked at the surface.
This visualizes how LLTO achieves atomic-scale selectivity — lithium passes, everything else stops.
Together, the dual-power field and the LLTO membrane form the foundation of Licube’s lithium purification technology, transforming complex chemical refinement into a clean, physics-based process.
The video offers a rare atomic-level view of how energy and structure cooperate to isolate lithium with precision and speed.
Watch the full video at www.licube3.com.
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Lon
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