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Ma X, Neek-Amal M, Sun C. Advances in Two-Dimensional Ion-Selective Membranes: Bridging Nanoscale Insights to Industrial-Scale Salinity Gradient Energy Harvesting. ACS NANO 2024; 18:12610-12638. [PMID: 38733357 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c11646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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Salinity gradient energy, often referred to as the Gibbs free energy difference between saltwater and freshwater, is recognized as "blue energy" due to its inherent cleanliness, renewability, and continuous availability. Reverse electrodialysis (RED), relying on ion-selective membranes, stands as one of the most prevalent and promising methods for harnessing salinity gradient energy to generate electricity. Nevertheless, conventional RED membranes face challenges such as insufficient ion selectivity and transport rates and the difficulty of achieving the minimum commercial energy density threshold of 5 W/m2. In contrast, two-dimensional nanostructured materials, featuring nanoscale channels and abundant functional groups, offer a breakthrough by facilitating rapid ion transport and heightened selectivity. This comprehensive review delves into the mechanisms of osmotic power generation within a single nanopore and nanochannel, exploring optimal nanopore dimensions and nanochannel lengths. We subsequently examine the current landscape of power generation using two-dimensional nanostructured materials in laboratory-scale settings across various test areas. Furthermore, we address the notable decline in power density observed as test areas expand and propose essential criteria for the industrialization of two-dimensional ion-selective membranes. The review concludes with a forward-looking perspective, outlining future research directions, including scalable membrane fabrication, enhanced environmental adaptability, and integration into multiple industries. This review aims to bridge the gap between previous laboratory-scale investigations of two-dimensional ion-selective membranes in salinity gradient energy conversion and their potential large-scale industrial applications.
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- Xinyi Ma
- State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow in Power Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physics, Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University, Tehran 1678815811, Iran
- Departement Fysica, Universiteit Antwerpen, Groenenborgerlaan 171, B-2020 Antwerpen, Belgium
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- State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow in Power Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, People's Republic of China
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Rastgar M, Moradi K, Burroughs C, Hemmati A, Hoek E, Sadrzadeh M. Harvesting Blue Energy Based on Salinity and Temperature Gradient: Challenges, Solutions, and Opportunities. Chem Rev 2023; 123:10156-10205. [PMID: 37523591 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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Greenhouse gas emissions associated with power generation from fossil fuel combustion account for 25% of global emissions and, thus, contribute greatly to climate change. Renewable energy sources, like wind and solar, have reached a mature stage, with costs aligning with those of fossil fuel-derived power but suffer from the challenge of intermittency due to the variability of wind and sunlight. This study aims to explore the viability of salinity gradient power, or "blue energy", as a clean, renewable source of uninterrupted, base-load power generation. Harnessing the salinity gradient energy from river estuaries worldwide could meet a substantial portion of the global electricity demand (approximately 7%). Pressure retarded osmosis (PRO) and reverse electrodialysis (RED) are more prominent technologies for blue energy harvesting, whereas thermo-osmotic energy conversion (TOEC) is emerging with new promise. This review scrutinizes the obstacles encountered in developing osmotic power generation using membrane-based methods and presents potential solutions to overcome challenges in practical applications. While certain strategies have shown promise in addressing some of these obstacles, further research is still required to enhance the energy efficiency and feasibility of membrane-based processes, enabling their large-scale implementation in osmotic energy harvesting.
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- Masoud Rastgar
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Advanced Water Research Lab (AWRL), University of Alberta, 10-367 Donadeo Innovation Center for Engineering, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Advanced Water Research Lab (AWRL), University of Alberta, 10-367 Donadeo Innovation Center for Engineering, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1H9, Canada
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Computational Fluid Engineering Laboratory, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, 12-263 Donadeo Innovation Centre for Engineering, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Computational Fluid Engineering Laboratory, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, California 90095-1593, United States
- Energy Storage & Distributed Resources Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Advanced Water Research Lab (AWRL), University of Alberta, 10-367 Donadeo Innovation Center for Engineering, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1H9, Canada
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Flack R, Aixalà-Perelló A, Pedico A, Saadi K, Lamberti A, Zitoun D. Permselectivity and Ionic Conductivity Study of Na + and Br - Ions in Graphene Oxide-Based Membranes for Redox Flow Batteries. MEMBRANES 2023; 13:695. [PMID: 37623756 PMCID: PMC10456580 DOI: 10.3390/membranes13080695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 07/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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Permselectivity of a membrane is central for the development of electrochemical energy storage devices with two redox couples, such as redox flow batteries (RFBs). In RFBs, Br3-/Br- couple is often used as a catholyte which can cross over to the anolyte, limiting the battery's lifetime. Naturally, the development of permselective membranes is essential to the success of RFBs since state-of-the-art perfluorosulfonic acid (PFSA) is too costly. This study investigates membranes of graphene oxide (GO), polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), and imidazole (Im) as binder and linker, respectively. The GO membranes are compared to a standard PFSA membrane in terms of ionic conductivity (Na+) and permselectivity (exclusion of Br-). The ionic conduction is evaluated from electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and the permselectivity from two-compartment diffusion cells in a four-electrode system. Our findings suggest that the GO membranes reach conductivity and permselectivity comparable with standard PFSA membranes.
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- Raphael Flack
- Department of Chemistry, Institute for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials (BINA), Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan 590002, Israel; (R.F.); (K.S.)
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- Dipartimento di Scienza Applicata e Tecnologia (DISAT), Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi, 24, 10129 Torino, Italy; (A.A.-P.); (A.P.); (A.L.)
- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Center for Sustainable Future Technologies, Via Livorno 60, 10140 Torino, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienza Applicata e Tecnologia (DISAT), Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi, 24, 10129 Torino, Italy; (A.A.-P.); (A.P.); (A.L.)
- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Center for Sustainable Future Technologies, Via Livorno 60, 10140 Torino, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials (BINA), Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan 590002, Israel; (R.F.); (K.S.)
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- Dipartimento di Scienza Applicata e Tecnologia (DISAT), Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi, 24, 10129 Torino, Italy; (A.A.-P.); (A.P.); (A.L.)
- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Center for Sustainable Future Technologies, Via Livorno 60, 10140 Torino, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials (BINA), Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan 590002, Israel; (R.F.); (K.S.)
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Stenina I, Yurova P, Achoh A, Zabolotsky V, Wu L, Yaroslavtsev A. Improvement of Selectivity of RALEX-CM Membranes via Modification by Ceria with a Functionalized Surface. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15030647. [PMID: 36771946 PMCID: PMC9919321 DOI: 10.3390/polym15030647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Revised: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Ion exchange membranes are widely used for water treatment and ion separation by electrodialysis. One of the ways to increase the efficiency of industrial membranes is their modification with various dopants. To improve the membrane permselectivity, a simple strategy of the membrane surface modification was proposed. Heterogeneous RALEX-CM membranes were surface-modified by ceria with a phosphate-functionalized surface. Despite a decrease in ionic conductivity of the prepared composite membranes, their cation transport numbers slightly increase. Moreover, the modified membranes show a threefold increase in Ca2+/Na+ permselectivity (from 2.1 to 6.1) at low current densities.
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- Irina Stenina
- Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry RAS, Leninsky Prospect 31, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry RAS, Leninsky Prospect 31, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Faculty of Chemistry and High Technologies, Kuban State University, 350040 Krasnodar, Russia
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- Faculty of Chemistry and High Technologies, Kuban State University, 350040 Krasnodar, Russia
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- School of Chemistry and Material Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry RAS, Leninsky Prospect 31, 119991 Moscow, Russia
- Correspondence:
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Membranes Based on Polyvinylidene Fluoride and Radiation-Grafted Sulfonated Polystyrene and Their Performance in Proton-Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14183833. [PMID: 36145977 PMCID: PMC9504926 DOI: 10.3390/polym14183833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2022] [Revised: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Proton-exchange membranes based on gamma-irradiated films of PVDF and radiation-grafted sulfonated polystyrene with an ion-exchange capacity of 1.8 meq/g and crosslinking degrees of 0 and 3% were synthesized. A solvent-free, environmentally friendly method of styrene grafting from its aqueous emulsion, with a styrene content of only 5 vol.% was used. Energy dispersive X-ray mapping analysis showed that the grafted sulfonated polystyrene is uniformly distributed throughout the membrane thickness. The obtained materials had a proton conductivity up to 132 mS/cm at 80 °C and a hydrogen permeability of up to 5.2 cm2/s at 30 °C, which significantly exceeded similar values for Nafion®-212 membranes. The resulting membranes exhibited a H2/O2 fuel cell peak power density of up to 0.4 W/cm2 at 65 °C. Accelerated stability tests showed that adding a crosslinking agent could significantly increase the stability of the membranes in the fuel cells. The thermal properties and crystallinity of the membranes were investigated through differential scanning calorimetry and X-ray powder diffraction methods. The conductivity, water uptake, and mechanical properties of the membranes (stress–strain curves) were also characterized.
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Golubenko DV, Malakhova VR, Yurova PA, Evsiunina MV, Stenina IA. Effect of Sulfonation Conditions on Properties of Ion-Conducting Membranes Based on Polystyrene Grafted on Gamma-Irradiated Polyvinylidene Fluoride Films. MEMBRANES AND MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGIES 2022. [DOI: 10.1134/s2517751622040035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Merkel A, Čopák L, Golubenko D, Dvořák L, Vavro M, Yaroslavtsev A, Šeda L. Recovery of Hydrochloric Acid from Industrial Wastewater by Diffusion Dialysis Using a Spiral-Wound Module. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23116212. [PMID: 35682891 PMCID: PMC9181085 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23116212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2022] [Revised: 05/26/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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In the present study, the possibility of using a spiral-wound diffusion dialysis module was studied for the separation of hydrochloric acid and Zn2+, Ni2+, Cr3+, and Fe2+ salts. Diffusion dialysis recovered 68% of free HCl from the spent pickling solution contaminated with heavy-metal-ion salts. A higher volumetric flowrate of the stripping medium recovered a more significant portion of free acid, namely, 77%. Transition metals (Fe, Ni, Cr) apart from Zn were rejected by >85%. Low retention of Zn (35%) relates to the diffusion of negatively charged chloro complexes through the anion-exchange membrane. The mechanical and transport properties of dialysis FAD-PET membrane under accelerated degradation conditions was investigated. Long-term tests coupled with the economic study have verified that diffusion dialysis is a suitable method for the treatment of spent acids, the salts of which are well soluble in water. Calculations predict significant annual OPEX savings, approximately up to 58%, favouring diffusion dialysis for implementation into wastewater management.
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- Arthur Merkel
- MemBrain s. r. o. (Membrane Innovation Centre), Pod Vinicí 87, 471 27 Stráž pod Ralskem, Czech Republic; (M.V.); (L.Š.)
- Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technologies and Innovation, Technical University of Liberec, Studentská 2, 461 17 Liberec, Czech Republic;
- Correspondence: (A.M.); (L.Č.); Tel.: +420-777-539-924 (A.M.); +420-720-051-738 (L.Č.)
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- MemBrain s. r. o. (Membrane Innovation Centre), Pod Vinicí 87, 471 27 Stráž pod Ralskem, Czech Republic; (M.V.); (L.Š.)
- Correspondence: (A.M.); (L.Č.); Tel.: +420-777-539-924 (A.M.); +420-720-051-738 (L.Č.)
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- Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 31 Leninsky Avenue, 119991 Moscow, Russia; (D.G.); (A.Y.)
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- Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technologies and Innovation, Technical University of Liberec, Studentská 2, 461 17 Liberec, Czech Republic;
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- MemBrain s. r. o. (Membrane Innovation Centre), Pod Vinicí 87, 471 27 Stráž pod Ralskem, Czech Republic; (M.V.); (L.Š.)
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- Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 31 Leninsky Avenue, 119991 Moscow, Russia; (D.G.); (A.Y.)
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- MemBrain s. r. o. (Membrane Innovation Centre), Pod Vinicí 87, 471 27 Stráž pod Ralskem, Czech Republic; (M.V.); (L.Š.)
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Jang J, Kang Y, Kim K, Kim S, Son M, Chee SS, Kim IS. Concrete-structured Nafion@MXene/Cellulose acetate cation exchange membrane for reverse electrodialysis. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.120239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Kamcev J. Reformulating the
permselectivity‐conductivity
tradeoff relation in
ion‐exchange
membranes. JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/pol.20210304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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- Jovan Kamcev
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Macromolecular Science and Engineering University of Michigan, North Campus Research Complex Ann Arbor Michigan USA
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Merkel A, Čopák L, Dvořák L, Golubenko D, Šeda L. Recovery of Spent Sulphuric Acid by Diffusion Dialysis Using a Spiral Wound Module. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms222111819. [PMID: 34769251 PMCID: PMC8584272 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222111819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2021] [Revised: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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In this study, we assess the effects of volumetric flow and feed temperature on the performance of a spiral-wound module for the recovery of free acid using diffusion dialysis. Performance was evaluated using a set of equations based on mass balance under steady-state conditions that describe the free acid yield, rejection factors of metal ions and stream purity, along with chemical analysis of the outlet streams. The results indicated that an increase in the volumetric flow rate of water increased free acid yield from 88% to 93%, but decreased Cu2+ and Fe2+ ion rejection from 95% to 90% and 91% to 86%, respectively. Increasing feed temperature up to 40 °C resulted in an increase in acid flux of 9%, and a reduction in Cu2+ and Fe2+ ion rejection by 2–3%. Following diffusion dialysis, the only evidence of membrane degradation was a slight drop in permselectivity and an increase in diffusion acid and salt permeability. Results obtained from the laboratory tests used in a basic economic study showed that the payback time of the membrane-based regeneration unit is approximately one year.
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- Arthur Merkel
- MemBrain s. r. o. (Membrane Innovation Centre), Pod Vinicí 87, 471 27 Stráž pod Ralskem, Czech Republic;
- Correspondence: (A.M.); (L.Č.); Tel.: +420-777-539-924 (A.M.); +420-720-051-738 (L.Č.)
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- MemBrain s. r. o. (Membrane Innovation Centre), Pod Vinicí 87, 471 27 Stráž pod Ralskem, Czech Republic;
- Correspondence: (A.M.); (L.Č.); Tel.: +420-777-539-924 (A.M.); +420-720-051-738 (L.Č.)
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- Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technologies and Innovation, Technical University of Liberec, Studentská 2, 461 17 Liberec, Czech Republic;
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- Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 31 Leninsky Avenue, 119991 Moscow, Russia;
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- MemBrain s. r. o. (Membrane Innovation Centre), Pod Vinicí 87, 471 27 Stráž pod Ralskem, Czech Republic;
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Filimonova AA, Chichirov AA, Chichirova ND. The Utilization of Highly Mineralized Liquid Waste from a Chemical Desalination Water Treatment Plant of a TPP with the Generation of Electrical Energy by Reverse Electrodialysis. MEMBRANES AND MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGIES 2021. [DOI: 10.1134/s251775162105005x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Alent’ev AY, Volkov AV, Vorotyntsev IV, Maksimov AL, Yaroslavtsev AB. Membrane Technologies for Decarbonization. MEMBRANES AND MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGIES 2021. [DOI: 10.1134/s2517751621050024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Current progress in membranes for fuel cells and reverse electrodialysis. MENDELEEV COMMUNICATIONS 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mencom.2021.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Filippov SP, Yaroslavtsev AB. Hydrogen energy: development prospects and materials. RUSSIAN CHEMICAL REVIEWS 2021. [DOI: 10.1070/rcr5014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Stenina IA, Yurova PA, Novak L, Achoh AR, Zabolotsky VI, Yaroslavtsev AB. Improvement of ion conductivity and selectivity of heterogeneous membranes by sulfated zirconia modification. Colloid Polym Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s00396-020-04800-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Stenina IA, Yaroslavtsev AB. Ionic Mobility in Ion-Exchange Membranes. MEMBRANES 2021; 11:198. [PMID: 33799886 PMCID: PMC7998860 DOI: 10.3390/membranes11030198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2021] [Revised: 03/05/2021] [Accepted: 03/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Membrane technologies are widely demanded in a number of modern industries. Ion-exchange membranes are one of the most widespread and demanded types of membranes. Their main task is the selective transfer of certain ions and prevention of transfer of other ions or molecules, and the most important characteristics are ionic conductivity and selectivity of transfer processes. Both parameters are determined by ionic and molecular mobility in membranes. To study this mobility, the main techniques used are nuclear magnetic resonance and impedance spectroscopy. In this comprehensive review, mechanisms of transfer processes in various ion-exchange membranes, including homogeneous, heterogeneous, and hybrid ones, are discussed. Correlations of structures of ion-exchange membranes and their hydration with ion transport mechanisms are also reviewed. The features of proton transfer, which plays a decisive role in the membrane used in fuel cells and electrolyzers, are highlighted. These devices largely determine development of hydrogen energy in the modern world. The features of ion transfer in heterogeneous and hybrid membranes with inorganic nanoparticles are also discussed.
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- Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Leninsky pr. 31, 119991 Moscow, Russia;
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Zhao J, Ren L, Chen QB, Li P, Wang J. Fabrication of cation exchange membrane with excellent stabilities for electrodialysis: A study of effective sulfonation degree in ion transport mechanism. J Memb Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Golubenko D, Yaroslavtsev A. Development of surface-sulfonated graft anion-exchange membranes with monovalent ion selectivity and antifouling properties for electromembrane processes. J Memb Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Prikhno IA, Safronova EY, Stenina IA, Yurova PA, Yaroslavtsev AB. Dependence of the Transport Properties of Perfluorinated Sulfonated Cation-Exchange Membranes on Ion-Exchange Capacity. MEMBRANES AND MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGIES 2020. [DOI: 10.1134/s2517751620040095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Stenina I, Golubenko D, Nikonenko V, Yaroslavtsev A. Selectivity of Transport Processes in Ion-Exchange Membranes: Relationship with the Structure and Methods for Its Improvement. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:E5517. [PMID: 32752236 PMCID: PMC7432390 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21155517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2020] [Revised: 07/28/2020] [Accepted: 07/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Nowadays, ion-exchange membranes have numerous applications in water desalination, electrolysis, chemistry, food, health, energy, environment and other fields. All of these applications require high selectivity of ion transfer, i.e., high membrane permselectivity. The transport properties of ion-exchange membranes are determined by their structure, composition and preparation method. For various applications, the selectivity of transfer processes can be characterized by different parameters, for example, by the transport number of counterions (permselectivity in electrodialysis) or by the ratio of ionic conductivity to the permeability of some gases (crossover in fuel cells). However, in most cases there is a correlation: the higher the flux density of the target component through the membrane, the lower the selectivity of the process. This correlation has two aspects: first, it follows from the membrane material properties, often expressed as the trade-off between membrane permeability and permselectivity; and, second, it is due to the concentration polarization phenomenon, which increases with an increase in the applied driving force. In this review, both aspects are considered. Recent research and progress in the membrane selectivity improvement, mainly including a number of approaches as crosslinking, nanoparticle doping, surface modification, and the use of special synthetic methods (e.g., synthesis of grafted membranes or membranes with a fairly rigid three-dimensional matrix) are summarized. These approaches are promising for the ion-exchange membranes synthesis for electrodialysis, alternative energy, and the valuable component extraction from natural or waste-water. Perspectives on future development in this research field are also discussed.
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- Irina Stenina
- Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry of the RAS, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry of the RAS, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Membrane Institute, Kuban State University, 350040 Krasnodar, Russia
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- Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry of the RAS, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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Ponomarev AN, Kritskaya DA, Abdrashitov EF, Bokun VC, Sanginov EA, Novikova KS, Dremova NN, Dobrovolsky YA. A new synthesis approach for proton exchange membranes based on ultra‐high‐molecular‐weight polyethylene. J Appl Polym Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/app.49563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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- Ardalion N. Ponomarev
- Laboratory of Physical and Chemical Affectings on Materials Branch of N.N. Semenov Federal Research Center for Chemical Physics RAS Chernogolovka Moscow Region Russia
- Department of Functional Inorganic Materials for Chemical Energy Sources Institute of Problems of Chemical Physics of RAS Chernogolovka Moscow Region Russia
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- Laboratory of Physical and Chemical Affectings on Materials Branch of N.N. Semenov Federal Research Center for Chemical Physics RAS Chernogolovka Moscow Region Russia
- Department of Functional Inorganic Materials for Chemical Energy Sources Institute of Problems of Chemical Physics of RAS Chernogolovka Moscow Region Russia
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- Laboratory of Physical and Chemical Affectings on Materials Branch of N.N. Semenov Federal Research Center for Chemical Physics RAS Chernogolovka Moscow Region Russia
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- Laboratory of Physical and Chemical Affectings on Materials Branch of N.N. Semenov Federal Research Center for Chemical Physics RAS Chernogolovka Moscow Region Russia
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- Department of Functional Inorganic Materials for Chemical Energy Sources Institute of Problems of Chemical Physics of RAS Chernogolovka Moscow Region Russia
- Competence Center of National Technology Initiative Institute of Problems of Chemical Physics of RAS Chernogolovka Moscow Region Russia
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- Department of Functional Inorganic Materials for Chemical Energy Sources Institute of Problems of Chemical Physics of RAS Chernogolovka Moscow Region Russia
- Competence Center of National Technology Initiative Institute of Problems of Chemical Physics of RAS Chernogolovka Moscow Region Russia
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- Department of Functional Inorganic Materials for Chemical Energy Sources Institute of Problems of Chemical Physics of RAS Chernogolovka Moscow Region Russia
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- Department of Functional Inorganic Materials for Chemical Energy Sources Institute of Problems of Chemical Physics of RAS Chernogolovka Moscow Region Russia
- Competence Center of National Technology Initiative Institute of Problems of Chemical Physics of RAS Chernogolovka Moscow Region Russia
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Yang J, Sun F, Zhao L, Xing DY, Dong W, Dong Z. High-conductivity microfiltration membranes incorporated with ionic liquids and their superior anti-fouling effectiveness. J Memb Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2019.117767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Yaroslavtsev AB, Stenina IA, Golubenko DV. Membrane materials for energy production and storage. PURE APPL CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1515/pac-2019-1208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Ion exchange membranes are widely used in chemical power sources, including fuel cells, redox batteries, reverse electrodialysis devices and lithium-ion batteries. The general requirements for them are high ionic conductivity and selectivity of transport processes. Heterogeneous membranes are much cheaper but less selective due to the secondary porosity with large pore size. The composition of grafted membranes is almost identical to heterogeneous ones. But they are more selective due to the lack of secondary porosity. The conductivity of ion exchange membranes can be improved by their modification via nanoparticle incorporation. Hybrid membranes exhibit suppressed transport of co-ions and fuel gases. Highly selective composite membranes can be synthesized by incorporating nanoparticles with modified surface. Furthermore, the increase in the conductivity of hybrid membranes at low humidity is a significant advantage for fuel cell application. Proton-conducting membranes in the lithium form intercalated with aprotic solvents can be used in lithium-ion batteries and make them more safe. In this review, we summarize recent progress in the synthesis, and modification and transport properties of ion exchange membranes, their transport properties, methods of preparation and modification. Their application in fuel cells, reverse electrodialysis devices and lithium-ion batteries is also reviewed.
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- A. B. Yaroslavtsev
- Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry of RAS , Leninsky Prospekt 31 , 119991 Moscow , Russian Federation
- National Research University “Higher School of Economics” , Myasnitskaya Street 20 , 101000 Moscow , Russian Federation
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- Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry of RAS , Leninsky Prospekt 31 , 119991 Moscow , Russian Federation
- Institute of Problems of Chemical Physics of RAS , Academician Semenov Avenue 1 , 142432 Chernogolovka, Moscow Region , Russian Federation
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- Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry of RAS , Leninsky Prospekt 31 , 119991 Moscow , Russian Federation
- National Research University “Higher School of Economics” , Myasnitskaya Street 20 , 101000 Moscow , Russian Federation
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High pressure synthesis and transport properties of a perfluorinated sulfocationic exchange membrane. MENDELEEV COMMUNICATIONS 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mencom.2019.11.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Golubenko DV, Van der Bruggen B, Yaroslavtsev AB. Novel anion exchange membrane with low ionic resistance based on chloromethylated/quaternized‐grafted polystyrene for energy efficient electromembrane processes. J Appl Polym Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/app.48656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Daniel V. Golubenko
- Russian Academy of SciencesN.S. Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry 31 Leninsky prospect, Moscow 119991 Russian Federation
- Russian Academy of SciencesInstitute of Problems of Chemical Physics Academician Semenov Avenue 1, Chernogolovka 142432 Moscow Region Russian Federation
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- Department of Chemical EngineeringKU Leuven Celestijnenlaan 200F, B‐3001 Leuven Belgium
- Faculty of Engineering and the Built EnvironmentTshwane University of Technology Private Bag X680 Pretoria 0001 South Africa
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- Russian Academy of SciencesN.S. Kurnakov Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry 31 Leninsky prospect, Moscow 119991 Russian Federation
- Russian Academy of SciencesInstitute of Problems of Chemical Physics Academician Semenov Avenue 1, Chernogolovka 142432 Moscow Region Russian Federation
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Prikhno IA, Yaroslavtsev AB, Golubenko DV. Effect of Modification with Cesium Acid Salt of Phosphotungstic Acid on the Properties of Membranes Based on Grafted Sulfonated Polystyrene. MEMBRANES AND MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGIES 2019. [DOI: 10.1134/s2517751619060040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Apel PY, Bobreshova OV, Volkov AV, Volkov VV, Nikonenko VV, Stenina IA, Filippov AN, Yampolskii YP, Yaroslavtsev AB. Prospects of Membrane Science Development. MEMBRANES AND MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGIES 2019. [DOI: 10.1134/s2517751619020021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Golubenko DV, Shaydullin RR, Yaroslavtsev AB. Improving the conductivity and permselectivity of ion-exchange membranes by introduction of inorganic oxide nanoparticles: impact of acid–base properties. Colloid Polym Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s00396-019-04499-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Modelling of Ion Transport in Electromembrane Systems: Impacts of Membrane Bulk and Surface Heterogeneity. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2018. [DOI: 10.3390/app9010025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Artificial charged membranes, similar to the biological membranes, are self-assembled nanostructured materials constructed from macromolecules. The mutual interactions of parts of macromolecules leads to phase separation and appearance of microheterogeneities within the membrane bulk. On the other hand, these interactions also cause spontaneous microheterogeneity on the membrane surface, to which macroheterogeneous structures can be added at the stage of membrane fabrication. Membrane bulk and surface heterogeneity affect essentially the properties and membrane performance in the applications in the field of separation (water desalination, salt concentration, food processing and other), energy production (fuel cells, reverse electrodialysis), chlorine-alkaline electrolysis, medicine and other. We review the models describing ion transport in ion-exchange membranes and electromembrane systems with an emphasis on the role of micro- and macroheterogeneities in and on the membranes. Irreversible thermodynamics approach, “solution-diffusion” and “pore-flow” models, the multiphase models built within the effective-medium approach are examined as the tools for describing ion transport in the membranes. 2D and 3D models involving or not convective transport in electrodialysis cells are presented and analysed. Some examples are given when specially designed surface heterogeneity on the membrane surface results in enhancement of ion transport in intensive current electrodialysis.
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