The Problem We Solve

Global demand for lithium is rising rapidly due to the growth of electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and advanced technologies. However, current production methods are slow, costly, harmful to the environment, and largely dependent on foreign sources. The United States currently supplies only one percent of the world’s lithium battery materials, leaving the nation vulnerable to global supply chain disruptions.

At the same time, energy and industrial operations across the country produce brine waste that contains lithium but is typically discarded. BluCore solves this by using our patented extraction technology to recover high-purity lithium from these waste streams. This process reduces costs, eliminates the need for mining or evaporation, and provides a clean, scalable, domestic solution to strengthen America’s role in the global lithium supply chain.

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How Our Technology Works

BluCore’s patented lithium extraction process uses a breakthrough liquid-to-liquid system that selectively recovers lithium from brine waters, offering a cleaner and more efficient way to produce this critical resource.

  1. Brine Waste Collection
    We source brine waste from desalination plants, oil and gas fields, and geothermal plants. These brines contain lithium and other minerals that are typically discarded, even though it holds significant untapped value.

  2. Selective Lithium Extraction
    Our proprietary organic solvent is designed to selectively bind to lithium ions in brine waters, even when other minerals are present. This high selectivity allows for efficient and accurate lithium isolation.

  3. Back Extraction and Recovery
    After the lithium is captured, we perform a back extraction process that separates the lithium from our organic solvent. The lithium is now available for downstream use, while our solvent is reused in a closed-loop system, making the process both sustainable and cost-effective.

  4. Clean, Scalable, and Mine-Free
    This solution does not rely on traditional mining or evaporation ponds. It can be deployed at commercial scale and integrated into existing facilities. Our process offers a faster, more environmentally responsible, and economically advantageous path to lithium production. It is not just an alternative to outdated methods. It represents a major leap forward in how the world sources lithium.

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