The proposed project aims to revolutionize lithium recovery from seawater using innovative multi-responsive micro/nanorobots. The project proposes …
Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance
June 16, 2026
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The proposed project aims to revolutionize lithium recovery from seawater using innovative multi-responsive micro/nanorobots. The project proposes to develop micro/nanorobots made from Janus core/shell micro/nanoparticles. These robots are designed to be self-propelled under light, magnetic fields, or in the presence of hydrogen peroxide, allowing them to autonomously "swim" through seawater and selectively "eat" lithium ions.