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Electrochemical cells with ion-selective electrodes can be used for pumping of ions from impure liquors to refined solutions. This involves ion capture, separation and concentration processes. The electrodes proposed for this technology derive from the active materials in metal-ion intercalation batteries, such as Li-ion, Na-ion and K-ion batteries. These active materials are conformed in a semi-solid flow design that allows the electrodes to be easily replaced when they reach the end of their lifetime. In addition, the thickness of the electrodes is adapted according to the required area capacity and allows different types of electrode materials to be injected depending on the demand of the separation process, showing great versatility. This versatility is enhanced by adjusting the cell configuration to symmetric and asymmetric architectures by using different ionic exchange membranes and depending on the type of inlet and outlet solutions processed.
Description
The concept is based on the pumping of ions through an electrochemical cell made of ion-selective electrodes that can capture, separate and concentrate certain ions, for example, Lithium, Sodium and Potassium.Electrochemical cells with ion-selective electrodes can be used for pumping of ions from impure liquors to refined solutions. This involves ion capture, separation and concentration processes. The electrodes proposed for this technology derive from the active materials in metal-ion intercalation batteries, such as Li-ion, Na-ion and K-ion batteries. These active materials are conformed in a semi-solid flow design that allows the electrodes to be easily replaced when they reach the end of their lifetime. In addition, the thickness of the electrodes is adapted according to the required area capacity and allows different types of electrode materials to be injected depending on the demand of the separation process, showing great versatility. This versatility is enhanced by adjusting the cell configuration to symmetric and asymmetric architectures by using different ionic exchange membranes and depending on the type of inlet and outlet solutions processed.
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IMDEA Energy Institute was created in 2006 as non-profit Foundation to promote and carry out R&D&i activities to contribute to the development of a sustainable and decarbonised energy system.
IMDEA Energy is strongly committed to the transfer of R&D outcomes to the productive sector and to seek joint eff orts with other technology research centers and universities, promoting excellence in research on energy issues and complementarity among different entities. IMDEA Energy gathers cutting edge skills and significant experience in R&D, testing and assessment of energy technologies and offers these services to private companies, universities and research and technological centers.
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- Production of sustainable fuels: hydrogen, biofuels and valorized wastes
- Solar power
- Energy storage: electrochemical, thermal and thermochemical systems
- Energy systems with enhanced efficiency
- Power systems and Demand Management
- Valorization of CO2 emissions
- Analysis and assessment of energy systems
In 2020, it obtained the accreditation of ‘María de Maeztu’ Unit of Excellence, granted by the State Research Agency to identify and promote excellence in high-impact scientific research.
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