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A Proactive Approach to Lithium Pollution with Dr. Alex Chow

Sep 16, 2022

“Proactive Approach to Minimize Lithium Pollution” with Dr. Alex Chow

Lithium is a chemical element that has recently gained much attention for its use in rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles and electronics. However, with recycling and re-use programs still in their infancy, there is a growing concern about potential lithium pollution. This episode, as part of our two-part miniseries on the Clean Water Act, Dr. Alex Chow discusses how we can learn from our past pollution mistakes and have a pro-active approach with this new potential pollutant. Don’t forget to listen to the end of the show for our student spotlight.

Tune in to learn:

  • How lithium is used today
  • How lithium pollution can affect our environment
  • Proactive ways to combat lithium pollution
  • What future research needs still exist

If you would like more information about this topic, this episode’s paper is available here: https://doi.org/10.1002/jeq2.20405

This paper is always freely available.

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If you would like to reach out to Alex, you can find him here:
achow@clemson.edu

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kennapaniel@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/makenna-paniel/
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Resources

CEU Quiz: https://web.sciencesocieties.org/Learning-Center/Courses/Course-Detail?productid=%7bF261D8CC-B02E-ED11-9DB1-0022480A49B7%7d

Transcripts: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/7sYqUazz_p_RTCggaJYczpJcXjcGSwWoaodPqyO5P0hsWlw8Rp78-IhcEVRQ1trXVfWgoPGpq1WdZj21nzHEd_S6SmQ?loadFrom=SharedLink 

JEQ Special Section: https://acsess.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/15372537/2022/51/5#heading-level-1-2 

EPA Lithium Recycling Page: https://www.epa.gov/recycle/used-lithium-ion-batteries

Animated Video Based on Alex’s Paper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrT4sFQP-FE 

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