Space charge enhanced ion transport in heterogeneous polyelectrolyte/alumina nanochannel membranes for high-performance osmotic energy conversion
Chen-Wei Chang, Chien‐Wei Chu, Yen‐Shao Su, Li‐Hsien Yeh
Abstract
The remarkable amplification of nanofluidic osmotic energy conversion performance has been demonstrated with a highly space-charged polyelectrolyte-incorporated ionic diode membrane.
Topics & Concepts
PolyelectrolyteMembraneIonSpace chargeMaterials scienceEnergy transformationIonic bondingChemical engineeringOsmosisIon transporterOsmotic powerNanotechnologyChemistryForward osmosisPolymerReverse osmosisComposite materialPhysicsThermodynamicsBiochemistryQuantum mechanicsEngineeringElectronOrganic chemistryNanopore and Nanochannel Transport StudiesFuel Cells and Related MaterialsMembrane Separation Technologies