Investigation of water transport phenomena in electrodialysis for high-concentration brine production

This study explores water transport phenomena during brine concentration using an electrodialysis (ED) system. Desalination experiments were performed under constant current and constant voltage conditions to assess the effects of operational parameters on desalination performance and water transpor...

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Main Author: Jae-Hwan Choi
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-04-01
Series:Desalination and Water Treatment
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1944398625001122
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description This study explores water transport phenomena during brine concentration using an electrodialysis (ED) system. Desalination experiments were performed under constant current and constant voltage conditions to assess the effects of operational parameters on desalination performance and water transport mechanisms. The results revealed that electro-osmotic water transport averaged 3.03 g of H2O per g of NaCl, consistent with the ion hydration number. Based on these findings, the maximum concentrate concentration achievable via ED was estimated to be approximately 24.8 wt% in this study. At lower current densities, osmotic water transport became more prominent, resulting in reduced concentrate concentrations and decreased current efficiency. Conversely, higher current densities significantly improved current efficiency and concentrate concentration, albeit with increased energy consumption. This study offers valuable insights into optimizing ED operational parameters to enhance process efficiency and facilitate the effective production of high-concentration brine.
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spelling doaj-art-2133e660b2f845f7be99c9f3a43fc9772025-08-20T02:32:30ZengElsevierDesalination and Water Treatment1944-39862025-04-0132210109610.1016/j.dwt.2025.101096Investigation of water transport phenomena in electrodialysis for high-concentration brine productionJae-Hwan Choi0Department of Chemical Engineering, Center for Future Sustainable Technology, Kongju National University, 1223-24, Cheonan-daero, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan, Chungnam 31080, South KoreaThis study explores water transport phenomena during brine concentration using an electrodialysis (ED) system. Desalination experiments were performed under constant current and constant voltage conditions to assess the effects of operational parameters on desalination performance and water transport mechanisms. The results revealed that electro-osmotic water transport averaged 3.03 g of H2O per g of NaCl, consistent with the ion hydration number. Based on these findings, the maximum concentrate concentration achievable via ED was estimated to be approximately 24.8 wt% in this study. At lower current densities, osmotic water transport became more prominent, resulting in reduced concentrate concentrations and decreased current efficiency. Conversely, higher current densities significantly improved current efficiency and concentrate concentration, albeit with increased energy consumption. This study offers valuable insights into optimizing ED operational parameters to enhance process efficiency and facilitate the effective production of high-concentration brine.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1944398625001122ElectrodialysisWater transportElectro-osmosisOsmosisCurrent efficiencyCurrent density
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Investigation of water transport phenomena in electrodialysis for high-concentration brine production
Desalination and Water Treatment
Electrodialysis
Water transport
Electro-osmosis
Osmosis
Current efficiency
Current density
title Investigation of water transport phenomena in electrodialysis for high-concentration brine production
title_full Investigation of water transport phenomena in electrodialysis for high-concentration brine production
title_fullStr Investigation of water transport phenomena in electrodialysis for high-concentration brine production
title_full_unstemmed Investigation of water transport phenomena in electrodialysis for high-concentration brine production
title_short Investigation of water transport phenomena in electrodialysis for high-concentration brine production
title_sort investigation of water transport phenomena in electrodialysis for high concentration brine production
topic Electrodialysis
Water transport
Electro-osmosis
Osmosis
Current efficiency
Current density
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1944398625001122
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