To facilitate the smooth progress of the National Key Research and Development Program (International Cooperation Key Special Project, SQ22YFE011855) led by Tianjin University of Science & Technology in collaboration with Tashkent Chemical Engineering Institute in Uzbekistan, titled "Research on Key Technologies for Lithium Extraction from Liquid Lithium Mines in the Aral Sea," a delegation of four experts from Tashkent Chemical Engineering Institute was invited to our university's College of Marine Science and Environment for scientific and technological cooperation and academic exchanges from November 11th to 15th, 2023.

Professor Murodjon Samadiy, the project leader from Tashkent Chemical Engineering Institute in Uzbekistan, presented an overview of the Areal Sea liquid lithium mine resources and the conditions for production and development. Professor Deng Tianlong, the dean, elaborated on the key technologies for green and efficient lithium extraction from Areal Sea brine as well as the advancements in the research and development of lithium extraction equipment. Following this, both parties engaged in a detailed and in-depth discussion on the specifics of the project cooperation.

On November 15, 2023, the Uzbek representatives gave academic presentations in Room 506, Building 9 of the Binhai Middle Campus. Over 80 faculty members and students from the College of Marine Science and Environment and the College of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science attended the presentation. The event was presided over by Professor Deng Tianlong, the dean. Professor Murodjon Samadiy shared a report titled "Development Technologies of Producing Salts from Local Raw Materials," focusing on the abundant salt mine resources and their distribution in Uzbekistan. Professor Alimov Umarbek presented on the application of thermodynamics and electrolyte solution models in the field of inorganic salt chemical industry, with his report titled "Volumetric Properties of Disodium Dihydrogen Pyrophosphate Aqueous Solution." The participating faculty and students actively asked questions and engaged in deep discussions with the foreign experts, creating a lively atmosphere during the presentation.

Tianjin University of Science & Technology adheres to the principle of "strengthening exchanges, promoting cooperation, enhancing friendship, and achieving win-win development" and engages in deep scientific and technological cooperation as well as academic exchanges with Tashkent Institute of Chemical Technology (TITC) in Uzbekistan. The aim is to pragmatically promote international scientific and technological cooperation, deepen the two-way export of green energy and advanced technologies, actively implement the "Belt and Road" initiative, and provide new opportunities for the comprehensive utilization and high-quality development of seawater and brine resources in both countries.

Background Introduction:

Tashkent Institute of Chemical Technology (TITC) is one of the key national universities in Uzbekistan, with research areas covering engineering, technology, chemistry, and economic sciences. TITC conducts cutting-edge interdisciplinary research activities in science and technology and has made significant contributions to global scientific knowledge in fields such as engineering sciences over its more than 100-year history of teaching and research.