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Title: Capacitive deionization of NH{sub 4}CIO{sub 4} solutions with carbon aerogel electrodes. Revision 1

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OSTI ID:211477

A process for capacitive deionization of water with a stack of carbon aerogel electrodes was developed. Unlike ion exchange, one of the more conventional deionization processes, no chemicals are required for regeneration of the system; electricity is used instead. An aqueous solution of NH{sub 4}ClO{sub 4} is pumped through the electrochemical cell. After polarization, NH{sub 4}{sup +} and ClO{sub 4}{sup -} ions are removed from the water by the imposed electric field and trapped in the extensive cathodic and anodic double layers. Thsi process produces one stream of purified water and a second stream of concentrate. Effects of cell voltage, salt concentration, and cycling on electrosorption capacity were studied and results reported.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
Department of Defense, Washington, DC (United States); USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
211477
Report Number(s):
UCRL-JC-122463-Rev.1; CONF-960281-1-Rev.1; ON: DE96008759
Resource Relation:
Conference: 17. Association of Electroplaters and Surface Finishers/Environmental Protection Agency Pollution Prevention/control conference, Orlando, FL (United States), 5-7 Feb 1996; Other Information: PBD: Jan 1996
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English