E281 - Current & Critical - Ghada Nafie, Greener Lithium Extraction Through Nanotechnology - An Alberta Success Story
“Our goal is to solve some of the world’s energy problems when it comes to making energy accessible, clean extraction methods, and availability.”
You’ll learn about how Ghada is taking theoretical research on nanotechnology and applying it to real-world problems in lithium mining. From working in a lab on a small solution to identifying how to scale a solution for industry, Ghada expertly identifies some of the key gaps between industry and education. You’ll also gain an understanding of how nanotechnology works to extract lithium, which might just spark a new idea of how this can be leveraged into other industries. With so many companies focused on net-zero and ESG, this episode is relevant regardless of your industry.