A novel three-dimensional desalination system utilizing honeycomb-shaped lattice structures for flow-electrode capacitive deionization

A novel three-dimensional desalination system utilizing honeycomb-shaped lattice structures for flow-electrode capacitive deionization

Younghyun Cho,*a  Ki Sook Lee,ab  SeungCheol Yang,c  Jiyeon Choi,c  Hong-ran Parkbc  and  Dong Kook Kim*a 

Abstract

A highly compact and scalable three-dimensional desalination cell was realized by utilizing honeycomb-shaped porous lattice scaffolds. It did not require a free-standing ion exchange membrane and a thick current collector. Furthermore, the porous structure can act as a structural scaffold. Therefore, it can be readily scaled-up in three dimensions allowing enhanced salt removal capacity. This provides great potential for scale-up and commercialization of desalination using the capacitive deionization technology.

Graphical abstract: A novel three-dimensional desalination system utilizing honeycomb-shaped lattice structures for flow-electrode capacitive deionization

http://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2017/ee/c7ee00698e#!divAbstract

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