Laptops are banned from checked luggage on flights for a good reason: their lithium-ion batteries pose a significant fire risk due to the highly reactive nature of lithium. This same reactivity makes lithium an excellent choice for batteries, especially those used in electric vehicles and for storing energy from renewable sources like solar and wind. As a crucial element in the transition to green energy, lithium's demand has surged dramatically. Finding alternative sources of lithium While a vast amount of research has already been done to understand...