Low-polarization electrodialysis membranes

O. Kedem, L. Schechtmann, Y. Mirsky, G. Saveliev, N. Daltrophe

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Abstract

Heterogeneous ion exchange membranes were coated with hydrophilic charged layers. The cation exchange membrane was coated with polyvinylalcohol, crosslinked by a reactive dye containing sulfonic groups. The anion exchange membrane was coated by ground anion exchange particles embedded in polyvinylalcohol crosslinked by hexamethoxymethylmelamin. The coating substantially decreased polarization on both types of membranes. Suppression of water splitting increased the current efficiency at low salt concentrations. In the concentration range of industrial water production, output and energy consumption of the modified heterogeneous membranes is equal to that of highly permselective homogeneous ones. The improvement of the heterogeneous membranes by the coating is due to suppression of polarization. The polyethylene based membranes are heat sealable.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)305-314
Number of pages10
JournalWater Supply
Volume17
Issue number1
StatePublished - 1 Jan 1999
EventProceedings of the 1998 IWSA International Specialized Conference on Membranes Drinking and Industrial Water Production - Amsterdam, Neth
Duration: 21 Sep 199824 Sep 1998

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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