Highly efficient atomically dispersed Co–N active sites in porous carbon for high-performance capacitive desalination of brackish water
Silu Huo, Wei Ni, Yufei Zhao, Song Xue, Yubo Zhao, Kexun Li, Hao Wang, Mingtao Zhang
Abstract
Carbon materials with external defects (heteroatoms) have been widely studied to promote their performance in capacitive deionization (CDI), but the salt adsorption capacity and rate capability are far from meeting the rapid demand for clean water.
Topics & Concepts
Capacitive deionizationDesalinationHeteroatomBrackish waterMaterials scienceAdsorptionCapacitive sensingChemical engineeringCarbon fibersWater desalinationPorosityNanotechnologyChemistryMembraneComposite materialElectrical engineeringEngineeringEcologyOrganic chemistryRing (chemistry)Composite numberBiochemistryBiologySalinityMembrane-based Ion Separation TechniquesMembrane Separation TechnologiesSupercapacitor Materials and Fabrication