{
  "id": 2746769,
  "title": "Meet John Liu, the student who used corn stalks to recover lithium from water",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/meet-john-liu-the-student-who-used-corn-stalks-to-recover-lithium",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-23T07:38:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/meet-john-liu-the-student-who-used-corn-stalks-and-wheat-straw-to-recover-lithium-from-dilute-water/articleshow/133436114.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "John Liu has pioneered a remarkable project that utilizes agricultural byproducts like corn stalks and wheat straw to innovate lithium recovery methods. His technique leverages plant-based scaffolds to effectively concentrate lithium from dilute brines. Through his groundbreaking work, Liu garnered accolades at both state and international science fairs, showcasing a sustainable pathway for…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}