Reduction of polarization in electrodialysis by ion-conducting spacers

  • Ora Kedem

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Abstract

A new method to decrease polarization in electrodialysis is suggested, with the aid of ion-conducting spacers. Spacers were prepared and tested. It was found that high current efficiency can be preserved at high current densities, in the present experiments up to 30 mA/cm2 for a 0.011 N dialysate. Resistance of the dialysate compartment was lower than that corresponding to a homogeneous layer of solution for dilute dialysates. An open stack design made possible by the spacer is discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)105-118
Number of pages14
JournalDesalination
Volume16
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 1975
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry
  • General Chemical Engineering
  • General Materials Science
  • Water Science and Technology
  • Mechanical Engineering

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