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He is just about a month out of high school, but Palm Desert teenager Clay Jones has already developed an innovation that could help create clean energy from the Salton Sea.
Working out of his parents’ garage, the recent Palm Desert High School graduate has created a lithium extraction device inspired by the lithium potential in the Salton Sea.
"I’m really proud of what I’ve built and nobody really understands it which is kind of the best part," Jones said.
He says the device uses photons to energize orbiting electrons, making it easier for certain materials to attract lithium-ion from the waters.
Valley high school grad innovates lithium extraction device, presents patent to Salton Sea Authority - KESQ
He is just about a month out of high school, but Palm Desert teenager Clay Jones has already developed an innovation that could help create clean energy from the Salton Sea. Working out of his parents’ garage, the recent Palm Desert High School graduate has created a lithium extraction device...
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