Effect of anion-exchange membrane type for FCDI performance at different concentrations

Brackish water was an important alternative source of freshwater. Desalination using flow electrode capacitive deionization (FCDI) needs to explore the role of ion exchange membranes (IEM) of FCDI. In this study, brackish water was desalinated using FCDI, and anion exchange membranes with different characteristics were used in the FCDI cell to investigate their influence. The result showed that the membrane polymer matrix was the main influencing factor for ion transport. Ion exchange capacity (IEC) has a huge impact that low IEC made the various ion transport priority. Low IEC not only limits ion transport but also leads to ion leakage in seawater. Resistance had a significant blockage to the effect with weak intensity.