Lithium is a critical raw material for the energy transition and the salar brine deposits of
South America host∼ 70% of global resources. However, there are concerns regarding …

Abstract Groundwater 18O/16O, 2H/1H, 13C/12C, 3H, and 14C data can help quantify
molecular movements and chemical reactions governing groundwater recharge, quality …

The electrification transition will intensify the demand for lithium. The endowment in the
Lithium Triangle is significant, and the expectations for the global supply are high in terms of …

Awareness concerning the degradation of groundwater quality and their exacerbating
adverse effects due to salinization processes is gaining traction, raising for adequate …

Snowfall may have different stable isotopic compositions compared with rainfall, allowing its
contribution to potentially be tracked through the hydrological cycle. This review summarizes …

Demand for lithium for batteries is growing rapidly with the global push to decarbonize
energy systems. The Salar de Atacama, Chile holds∼ 42% of the planet's reserves in the …

One of the fundamental sustainable development goals has been recognized as having
access to clean water for drinking purposes. In the Anthropocene era, rapid urbanization put …

Abstract The Salar de Atacama is one of the most well-known saline endorheic basins in the
world. It accumulates the world main lithium reserves and contains very sensitive …

Groundwater origin, flow and geochemical evolution in the Golmud River watershed of the
Qaidam Basin was assessed using hydrogeochemical, isotopic and numerical approaches …

High‐Andean peatlands are high‐altitude wetland ecosystems found throughout the arid
central Andes of South America. They form through the establishment of specialized grasses …