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Ion Specific Exchange Membranes in Electrochemical Water Treatment. Kyle Kryger Jim Baygents, Ph.D. Associate Dean, College of Engineering University of Arizona Jim Farrell, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Arizona. Overview.
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Ion Specific Exchange Membranes inElectrochemical Water Treatment Kyle Kryger Jim Baygents, Ph.D. Associate Dean, College of Engineering University of Arizona Jim Farrell, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Arizona
Overview • Background • What is electrochemical water treatment? • Why are ion selective membranes needed? • Methods • Results • Next steps • Conclusion & Questions
Electrochemical Water Treatment Electrochemical Cell Ion Exchange Column Cathode Anode Feed Water
H+ H+ H+ H+ H+ H+ H+ H+ H+ H+ H+ H+ H+ H+ H+ H+ H+ H+ H+ OH- OH- OH- OH- OH- OH- OH- A+ A+ A+ A+ A+ A+ C- C- C- C- C- C- Electrochemical Cell • Creation of Acids / Bases • Movement of Ions
Methods • Selection of base membrane • Polystyrene/Divinylbenzene • Economics • Mechanical Strength • Functionalization • Chlorosulfonic Acid • Permanent Charge Image courtesy of Biotage Image courtesy of Wikipedia
Achievements • Base Membrane • Chemical Preparation • 64% of pores filled • Established Electrical contact across membrane. • Functionalization • Safe Procedure • Positive Reaction
Next Steps • Performance of Functionalized Membrane • Diffusion of Ions / ICP • Scaling up manufacturing Process • Chemical Handling • Large Scale Production • Implementation • Impact
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