The broader/commercial impact of this Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project is the development of a novel electrochemical process to extract and convert lithium from low-concentration brine into battery-grade lithium chemicals, a key ingredient in electric vehicle and grid storage batteries. This innovation has the potential to dramatically expand the usable lithium resource base in the United States by enabling access to brines previously deemed too dilute to be economically viable. The proposed technology operates with minimal land and water use and avoids environmentally damaging practices associated with conventional lithium mining and evaporation ponds. By directly producing battery grade lithium chemicals in a single step, the process could significantly reduce energy consumption and cost while supporting the national goal of onshoring battery material supply chains. The first commercial application is expected in partnership with junior resource holders, addressing the growing demand from battery manufacturers. The technology offers a durable competitive advantage through its ability to operate on low-grade brines, paired with a modular design that supports flexible deployment. This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project aims to evaluate the stability and selectivity of anion exchange membranes in a novel electrochemical cell that simultaneously extracts lithium ions from brine and converts them to battery grade lithium chemic