Flow through negatively charged, nanoporous membranes separates Li<sup>+</sup> and K<sup>+</sup> due to induced electromigration
Chao Tang, Andriy Yaroshchuk, Merlin L. Bruening
Abstract
electromigration is weaker than convection. Modelling also shows the importance of controlling concentration polarization. With further work, related separations might provide highly pure Li salts for battery manufacturing.
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ElectromigrationSelectivityMembraneConcentration polarizationNanoporousVolumetric flow rateChemistryChemical physicsPermeability (electromagnetism)NanoporeFlow velocityAnalytical Chemistry (journal)Flow (mathematics)Materials scienceThermodynamicsNanotechnologyMechanicsChromatographyCatalysisPhysicsOrganic chemistryComposite materialBiochemistryMembrane-based Ion Separation TechniquesAdvancements in Battery MaterialsAdvanced Battery Materials and Technologies