Mark Stephen Jablonka

Title: Mark Stephen Jablonka: Inventor in Lithium Processing

Introduction

Mark Stephen Jablonka is an inventor based in Rehovot, Israel. His work includes a patented process for producing purified lithium sulfate solution, a technology relevant to lithium processing.

Latest Patents

Jablonka is associated with 1 patent, titled “Process for Producing Lithium Salts.” The invention describes processing lithium-containing raw material to create a crude aqueous lithium sulfate solution. The solution is contacted with an organic medium, which extracts lithium and produces a raffinate. The lithium-loaded organic medium is then stripped with an aqueous acid solution, such as sulfuric acid, to produce purified lithium sulfate solution and stripped organic medium. The stripped organic medium is recycled to the extraction step, while the raffinate undergoes electrolysis to produce sodium hydroxide solution contaminated with lithium and a sulfuric acid stream. These streams are recycled for use in the process.

Career Highlights

Jablonka works at Tenova Advanced Technologies Ltd. His patent describes an integrated approach to lithium extraction and purification that combines solvent extraction, acid stripping, electrolysis, and recycling of process streams.

Collaborations

Hani Aharon and Ziv Dee Noor are identified as Jablonka’s coworkers. The available information does not specify their roles in the patented process.

Conclusion

Mark Stephen Jablonka’s patent presents a process for producing purified lithium sulfate while recycling key materials, reflecting his contribution to lithium-processing innovation.