Article
Engineering, Chemical
David Kitto, Jovan Kamcev
Summary: Ion-exchange membranes (IEMs) play a crucial role in electrochemical membrane-based technologies. The charge and water content of IEMs significantly affect their performance. Most IEMs currently have low charge densities, which limit their performance. Design strategies for next-generation IEMs with higher charge densities are proposed.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Dafu Cao, Fei Yang, Weibing Sheng, Yufeng Zhou, Xixing Zhou, Yaguang Lu, Fengmin Nie, Nanwen Li, Li Pan, Yuesheng Li
Summary: By introducing hydrophobic arylene substituents, researchers successfully reduced the excessive water uptake and swelling ratio of quaternized polynorbornene anion exchange membrane while maintaining its excellent anion conductivity. The PBH-x-QA series of polymers with appropriate IEC values exhibited good thermal stability and tensile properties.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jose C. Diaz, David Kitto, Jovan Kamcev
Summary: Accurate measurement of membrane ionic conductivity is crucial for evaluating performance of new membranes and advancing understanding of electric field-driven ion transport. However, there is currently no standardized method for ionic conductivity measurements. This study discusses factors affecting measurements with the direct contact method and presents validated methods for isolating true membrane ionic conductivity. These methods can be applied to any membrane for obtaining accurate and reproducible results. Recommendations for conducting ionic conductivity measurements and verifying results are also outlined.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Arturo Ortega, Luis F. Arenas, Joep J. H. Pijpers, Diana L. Vicencio, Juan C. Martinez, Francisca A. Rodriguez, Eligio P. Rivero
Summary: Research on flow batteries based on water dissociation and acid-base neutralization reactions at bipolar membranes aims for low-cost and environmentally friendly technology, but high round-trip efficiency remains a challenge. This study investigates critical factors using fundamental models in a laboratory scale acid-base flow battery, incorporating transport mechanisms and modeling charging and discharging processes. Model parameters are well-established, predicting current-potential behavior closely matching experimental data and providing insights for future full-scale modeling of acid-base flow batteries.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Javier Luque Di Salvo, Giorgio De Luca, Andrea Cipollina, Giorgio Micale
Summary: A novel full-atom multiscale method is presented to describe the diffusion of multiple ions in anion exchange membranes, particularly focusing on chloride and sodium ions in PSU-TMA membranes. The method combines Density Functional Theory and molecular dynamics simulations to evaluate diffusion behavior, with attention to co-ion diffusion and water content influence. Results show good agreement with literature values and experimental observations, emphasizing the importance of water content on ion diffusion.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Francesco Deboli, Bart Van der Bruggen, Mateusz L. Donten
Summary: This work presents a versatile chemistry platform for the fabrication of hierarchical cation and anion exchange membranes (hCEMs and hAEMs) with tuneable transport properties. The hierarchical ion exchange membranes were made by coating and UV crosslinking an acrylic ionomer on top of a PVC-SiO2 porous substrate. The properties and performance of the membranes were found to be dependent on the coating crosslinking density, with higher crosslinking density resulting in better selectivity and performance.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Carlos A. Giron Rodriguez, Bjort Oladottir Joensen, Asger Barkholt Moss, Gaston O. Larrazabal, Daniel K. Whelligan, Brian Seger, John R. . Varcoe, Terry R. Willson
Summary: The performance of zero-gap CO2 electrolysis (CO2E) depends on the membrane's chemical structure and physical properties. Radiation-grafted anion-exchange membranes (RG-AEM) show high ionic conductivity and durability, making them a promising alternative for CO2E. The thinner 25μm-based AEM with the MPIP-headgroup provided better CO2E efficiency in terms of lower cell potentials, high CO selectivity, reduced liquid product crossover, and enhanced water management.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Tianqi Zhang, Zixuan Jin, Zhiqian Jia, Xin Xu, Yili Chen, Wenjuan Peng, Jiamin Zhang, Huimin Wang, Suoding Li, Jianping Wen
Summary: In this study, DMOAP was grafted onto PVDF and EVOH membranes to enhance their antimicrobial performance, and the effects of preparation conditions on the grafting rate and antimicrobial performance were investigated. The results showed that the grafting rate of the membranes increased with the increased DMOAP concentration. The ion exchange capacity initially increased and then decreased with the increase of reaction temperature and time. The membranes exhibited excellent antimicrobial performance against Escherichia Coli.
REACTIVE & FUNCTIONAL POLYMERS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mehran Aliaskari, Andrea Schaefer
Summary: This study investigated the impact of operational and water quality parameters on brackish water decontamination using a batch electrodialysis (ED) system. The results showed the significance of ionic characteristics in ED, with nitrate concentrations satisfying guideline threshold in all experiments. Lowest arsenic(V) concentration was 35 mu g/L at the highest electric potential, 25 V, demonstrating the potential of ED in environmentally friendly processes.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jose C. Diaz, Jovan Kamcev
Summary: Accurate measurements of membrane ionic conductivity are essential for understanding ion transport, but there is no standardized technique for such measurements. Discrepancies in reported ionic conductivity values for common commercial membranes are common. This study presents a non-invasive method based on electrochemical impedance spectroscopy to address external resistances in thin membranes equilibrated with dilute salt solutions.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Luigi Gurreri, Antonia Filingeri, Michele Ciofalo, Andrea Cipollina, Michele Tedesco, Alessandro Tamburini, Giorgio Micale
Summary: Electrodialysis (ED) technology is gaining attention in desalination and water treatment, but energy consumption and costs can be limiting factors. This study demonstrates that using asymmetrically profiled membranes, specifically Overlapped Crossed Filaments profiled membranes, can optimize ED system performance by improving current density and efficiency. The results suggest that well-designed profiled membranes can reduce energy consumption and improve desalination cost-effectiveness.
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yu Seung Kim
Summary: As fuel cells and electrolyzers demand higher performance and durability, the design of polymer electrolytes is evolving with a focus on increasing ionic concentration. This review highlights recent advancements in the use of high ionic concentration polymer electrolytes in electrochemical devices, summarizing synthetic approaches, performance benefits, challenges, and prospects. The goal is to explain the working principles of these electrolytes in high-performing fuel cells and electrolyzers, while also generating interest in utilizing these materials in tackling tough scientific challenges in emerging fields.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jianlong Lei, Xundao Liu, Xiaohong Chen, Panpan Guan, Wei Feng, Jiangshan Zhang, Hanfeng Luo, Feng Liu, Yongming Zhang
Summary: This study presents the design of an ultrabubble-repellent ion exchange membrane with high ion transport efficiency for electrolysis, which significantly reduces energy consumption and enables cost-effective production of sodium hydroxide and hydrogen.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Xiaojuan Zhang, Jiaqian Guo, Xiaomeng Chu, Changqing Fang, Yingda Huang, Lei Liu, Nanwen Li
Summary: By grafting hydrophilic and flexible polyethylene glycol chains, imidazolium-type anion exchange membranes with excellent film-forming ability and high ion conductivity were successfully prepared, showing promising performance in alkaline fuel cells.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Ivan Salmeron-Sanchez, Juan Asenjo-Pascual, Juan Ramon Aviles-Moreno, Pilar Ocon
Summary: This study explores the properties of ion exchange membranes (IEMs) using structural and generalized conductivity considerations, and proposes a microstructural description based on the obtained transport structural parameters (TSP). The membranes were successfully modified to reduce crossover phenomena.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Semyon Mareev, Andrey Gorobchenko, Dimitri Ivanov, Denis Anokhin, Victor Nikonenko
Summary: Artificial ion-exchange and charged membranes are self-organizing nanomaterials made from macromolecules, which have various applications in separation processes, energy, and chlore-alkali production. This review focuses on modeling the transport of ions and water in charged membranes, with an emphasis on power generation systems. The structural elements, governing equations, and commonly used theories and assumptions are briefly described and analyzed, with a focus on recent models for proton-exchange membranes in fuel cells and membranes used in reverse electrodialysis.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Olesya Rybalkina, Ksenia Solonchenko, Daria Chuprynina, Natalia Pismenskaya, Victor Nikonenko
Summary: A comparative analysis was conducted on the mass transfer characteristics and energy consumption of electrodialysis recovery of P-V from different solutions using continuous current (CC) and pulsed electric field (PEF) modes. The results showed that PEF mode had advantages over CC mode in terms of increased current efficiency, reduced energy consumption, and decreased scaling on heterogeneous anion-exchange membranes. It was also found that a pulse and pause time of 0.1 s-0.1 s and a duty cycle of 1/2 were optimal parameters among the studied PEF parameters.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Vladlen S. Nichka, Semyon A. Mareev, Pavel Yu. Apel, Konstantin G. Sabbatovskiy, Vladimir D. Sobolev, Victor V. Nikonenko
Summary: This paper presents an adaptation of the microheterogeneous model for describing the electrical conductivity and diffusion permeability of a track-etched membrane (TEM). The model takes into account the presence of a loose layer between the pore solution and the membrane bulk material. The qualitative and quantitative agreement between the model calculations and experimental data is discussed.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Anton Kozmai, Mikhail Porozhnyy, Valentina Ruleva, Andrey Gorobchenko, Natalia Pismenskaya, Victor Nikonenko
Summary: This study aims to obtain a high-performance anion-exchange membrane (AEM) in concentrated solutions. A polypyrrole (PPy)-based modification of a heterogeneous AEM with quaternary ammonium functional groups is prepared. The concentration dependences of conductivity, diffusion permeability, and Cl- transport in NaCl solutions are measured and simulated, and the PPy modification is found to significantly improve conductivity and selectivity.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Evgeniia Pasechnaya, Kseniia Tsygurina, Maria Ponomar, Daria Chuprynina, Victor Nikonenko, Natalia Pismenskaya
Summary: The application of electrodialysis for tartrate stabilization and reagent-free acidity correction of wine and juices is of increasing interest. This study tested and evaluated the suitability and fouling of different membranes (CJMC-3, CJMA-3, CSE, ASE) for these processes. The study also analyzed the chemical composition, fouling, and performance changes of the membranes before and after electrodialysis.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
A. V. Kovalenko, V. V. Nikonenko, N. O. Chubyr, M. Kh. Urtenov
Summary: The paper explores the limitations of electrodialysis (ED) in very dilute feed solutions, and presents the results of first principles modeling on this process. The modeling takes into account water dissociation-recombination reactions and considers a 1D and 2D model. The study shows that dissociation-recombination reactions can cause the appearance of a space charge region in the desalination chamber and discusses the interplay between chemical reactions and space charge.
Article
Electrochemistry
Anton E. Kozmai, Semyon A. Mareev, Dmitrii Yu. Butylskii, Valentina D. Ruleva, Natalia D. Pismenskaya, Victor V. Nikonenko
Summary: This paper investigates the influence of membrane/electrode surface heterogeneity on the electrochemical behavior of membrane/electrode systems under current-induced concentration polarization. The low-frequency electrochemical impedance spectra of electrically heterogeneous ion-exchange membranes (IEMs) are studied both experimentally and theoretically. A 2D model is proposed to calculate these spectra, and the non-stationary ion transport through a heterogeneous membrane and two adjacent diffusion layers is analyzed. The impedance spectrum of a heterogeneous IEM is shown to exhibit a finite-length-Warburg-type impedance at low frequencies, and a nose-shaped element at relatively high frequencies, reflecting an increase in system resistance due to higher concentration polarization.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Editorial Material
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Victor Nikonenko, Natalia Pismenskaya
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Baoying Wang, Junying Yan, Huangying Wang, Ruirui Li, Rong Fu, Chenxiao Jiang, Victor Nikonenko, Natalia Pismenskaya, Yaoming Wang, Tongwen Xu
Summary: A mechanically stable ionic liquid-based pore-filling anion-exchange membrane was fabricated by impregnating porous polytetrafluoroethylene with ionic liquid. It exhibited excellent transport performance for large-sized metallic anions, with a higher flux and lower area resistance compared to commercial membranes.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Natalia Pismenskaya, Olesya Rybalkina, Ksenia Solonchenko, Evgeniia Pasechnaya, Veronika Sarapulova, Yaoming Wang, Chenxiao Jiang, Tongwen Xu, Victor Nikonenko
Summary: In recent years, commercially available innovative ion exchange membranes have been introduced. However, there is a lack of comprehensive information regarding their structure and transport characteristics. This study investigates homogeneous anion exchange membranes (ASE, CJMA-3, CJMA-6) in various solutions to understand their properties. Results show that ASE has a highly cross-linked aromatic matrix and contains quaternary ammonium groups, while CJMA-3 and CJMA-6 have less cross-linked aliphatic matrices based on polyvinylidene fluoride and polyolefin, respectively. In NaCl solutions, the conductivity of the membranes is found to increase with ion-exchange capacity, with CJMA-6 showing the highest conductivity. Additionally, weakly basic amines in CJMA-6 form bound species with proton-containing phosphoric acid anions, leading to decreased electrical conductivity in phosphate-containing solutions.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Dmitrii Butylskii, Vasiliy Troitskiy, Daria Chuprynina, Lasaad Dammak, Christian Larchet, Victor Nikonenko
Summary: New processes are needed for recycling valuable materials from used lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) in order to meet growing global demand and address the electronic waste crisis. This study demonstrates the use of a hybrid electrobaromembrane (EBM) method for selectively separating Li+ and Co2+ ions. The results show that ion separation efficiency for a lithium/cobalt pair can be very high using this method, and the presence of coexisting nickel ions does not affect the separation of lithium.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Dmitrii Butylskii, Vasiliy Troitskiy, Daria Chuprynina, Ivan Kharchenko, Ilya Ryzhkov, Pavel Apel, Natalia Pismenskaya, Victor Nikonenko
Summary: The researchers tested a hybrid electrobaromembrane (EBM) method for selectively separating chloride and phosphate ions. The results showed that EBM technology has higher ion flux and selectivity coefficient compared to other membrane methods.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Natalia Pismenskaya, Olesya Rybalkina, Ksenia Solonchenko, Dmitrii Butylskii, Victor Nikonenko
Summary: Phosphate recovery through electrodialysis (ED) is a promising method for a nutrients circular economy, but the low ED performance and formation of bonded species between phosphates and weakly basic fixed groups hinder its widespread adoption. The use of intense current modes in ED processing and shielding the fixed groups with a modifier containing quaternary ammonium bases significantly improve the ED performance for phosphate recovery. Studies using the commercial anion exchange membrane CJMA-2 showed enhanced performance in terms of faster phosphate recovery and reduced energy consumption.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dmitrii Yu Butylskii, Lasaad Dammak, Christian Larchet, Natalia D. Pismenskaya, Victor V. Nikonenko
Summary: In recent years, the increasing demand for lithium has sparked significant interest in the recovery and extraction of this element. Many experts are working on developing more economical and environmentally friendly membrane technologies as alternatives to the existing reagent-based methods. This review provides an overview of traditional and prospective methods for lithium recovery, with a focus on membrane methods. The review examines experimental and theoretical aspects of membrane-based ion separation, discusses separation mechanisms and mathematical models, and compares the results of using commercial and laboratory-made membranes.
RUSSIAN CHEMICAL REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jiawei Hou, Shixuan Guo, Nigel Graham, Wenzheng Yu, Kening Sun, Ting Liu
Summary: A novel 2D composite membrane based on r-HGO and MXene materials was developed, demonstrating exceptional performance for water treatment in terms of permeability, pollutant rejection, and physical stability. The optimization of preparation conditions and material proportions can result in high water flux and efficient removal of pollutants.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Retraction
Engineering, Chemical
Chang Liu, Jinghong Liu, Liang Zhu, Shanfu Tang, Huixin Xiong
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Rui Gao, Caihong Liu, Andreia F. Faria, Qiang He, Chun Yang, Jun Ma
Summary: A novel copolymer architecture has been developed to address biofouling concerns in thin-film composite (TFC) membranes by integrating anti-fouling, bactericidal, and fouling-release functions. The multifunctional membrane demonstrates promising anti-adhesive properties, self-cleaning ability, and high flux recovery rate.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Alexander T. Bridge, Noah P. Wamble, Matthew S. Santoso, Joan F. Brennecke, Benny D. Freeman
Summary: This study demonstrates the reproducible preparation of high-flux defect-free asymmetric gas separation membranes using Cyrene(TM) as a majority dope formulation component. By adjusting the volume ratios of Cyrene(TM) and THF, as well as the concentrations of Matrimid(R) and the dry step time, optimal membrane performance is achieved.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Alessandra Imbrogno, Han Ya Lin, Babak Minofar, Andrea Iris Schaefer
Summary: In this study, a composite nanofiber membrane containing cross-linked beta-cyclodextrin-epichlorohydrin was prepared and evaluated for the removal of steroid hormones. The results showed that the membrane had high adsorption capacity and the ability to form a specific inclusion complex interaction with the hormones, indicating its potential application in hormone removal.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Bora Shin, Jaewon Shin, Yanuar Chandra Wirasembada, Ki Young Park, Jinwoo Cho
Summary: This study develops a mathematical model to estimate the initial flux of volatile fatty acids in the direct contact membrane distillation process. It identifies the parameters affecting the flux and their relationship with pH.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yi-Jui Yeh, Jr Rong Liou, Wei Lin, Kuo-Lun Tung, Wei-Hung Chiang
Summary: This study demonstrates an effective plasma engineering method to create nitrogen-doped graphene quantum dot (NGQD)-inorganic nanocomposites for tunable molecular separation. The composite materials show high separation efficiency and controllable nanopore structures, making them potentially valuable for various applications.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Horacio Lopez-Marques, Kristofer L. Gleason, Manuel Aguilar-Vega, Rita Sulub-Sulub, J. Ehren Eichler, Hyeonji Oh, C. Buddie Mullins, Benny D. Freeman, Manish Kumar
Summary: In this study, water transport properties in Carbon Molecular Sieve (CMS) membranes were investigated. It was found that membranes synthesized at different pyrolysis temperatures exhibited varying water permeabilities. Compared to other polymeric materials, CMS membranes showed high water permeability, indicating potential for dehydration applications.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Dmitry A. Alentiev, Roman Yu. Nikiforov, Marina A. Rudakova, Danil P. Zarezin, Maxim A. Topchiy, Andrey F. Asachenko, Nikolay A. Belov, Maxim Bermeshev
Summary: A series of new norbornene-type monomers containing linear and branched substituents were synthesized, and robust thin membranes were prepared by vinyl-addition polymerization. Gas separation performance for the synthesized polymers was evaluated, and the structure of substituent side chains was found to significantly affect gas permeability and CO2 facilitated transport.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Lei Yan, Qi Zhang, Ze Zhang, Gui-Jie Li, Yi Jin, Xin-Lin Zhang, Yan-Yun Sun
Summary: In this study, a continuous, stable and fast ion transport channel was established through in-situ guided cross-linking of zinc alginate hydrogels on a porous membrane, overcoming the negative pore effect and effectively inhibiting the dendrite growth of zinc anodes and interfacial side reactions.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yuqing Zhang, Ailing Zhang, Huiyang He, Yuting Fan, Yongjiang Li, Song Wang, Sanxi Li
Summary: The Langmuir-Blodgett self-assembly process is used to create an ordered SPEEK membrane, which enhances the proton conductivity by three times compared to conventional solution casting method.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Hasan Ismaeel, David Gibson, Eleonora Ricci, Maria Grazia De Angelis
Summary: In this study, a machine learning-based group contribution method (ML-GC) was developed to predict pure polymer parameters and successfully applied to predict gas solubility and gas solubility isotherms in glassy polymeric membranes. The model showed satisfactory performance on a small dataset, but has the potential to provide more accurate predictions for a wider range of polymers as more data becomes available.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yi Ji, Yu Sun, Huilin Li, Qiang Fu, Yan Zhang
Summary: Previous studies have shown that vibration- or rotation-based techniques can effectively mitigate fouling during membrane filtration. However, it is difficult to incorporate these techniques with spiral wound modules (SWMs) widely used in water and wastewater treatment. This study developed a prototype membrane system to accommodate angular vibrations with a modified SWM, and experimental results showed that applying angular vibrations can effectively control algal fouling in an SWM with lower energy consumption compared to traditional methods.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Lakshmeesha Upadhayaya, Abaynesh Yihdego Gebreyohannes, Muhammad Wakil Shahzad, Usman T. Syed, Sandra L. Aristizabal, Radoslaw Gorecki, Suzana P. Nunes
Summary: Increasing temperatures worldwide pose a significant health risk, exacerbated by high humidity. Conventional air conditioners contribute heavily to carbon dioxide emissions, with dehumidification being a major factor. Membrane-based dehumidification system offers energy efficiency and non-toxic water vapor removal. This study demonstrates a membrane dehumidification system with polymeric hollow fibers coated with a green polyphenol coating, showing remarkable water vapor transport rate and selectivity. Long-term testing reveals minimal decline in vapor transport and a 4-5 times higher coefficient of performance (COP) compared to conventional dehumidifiers, making it a highly competitive, energy-saving device with reduced emissions and a smaller footprint.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Zhengzhong Zhou, Xue Zhu, Yi Yuan, Shaoqiang Wang, Xiaoshan Meng, Taoli Huhe, Qian Wang
Summary: In this study, lignin, a biomass material, was chemically modified and utilized in the interfacial polymerization process to improve the performance of nanofiltration membranes. The modified membranes showed enhanced hydrophilicity and anti-fouling properties, and the optimization of membrane pore size increased permeability. The study also demonstrated the potential application of the membranes in biogas slurry valorization.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)