Abstract
We show a new approach for desalinating water, using a stack of periodic hydrogel structures in a microfluidic platform. This technique utilizes alternating anion- (AEH) and cation-exchange hydrogels (CEH) locally fabricated in confined compartments by capillary line pinning. Parallel streams of concentrated and ion-depleted water are formed in continuous flow when applying a potential difference across the microchip. Different electric fields (10-100 V/cm) and fluid flow rates (0-5 μl/min) are investigated.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 20th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and LifeSciences, MicroTAS 2016 |
Publisher | The Chemical and Biological Microsystems Society |
Pages | 212-213 |
Number of pages | 2 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-0-9798064-9-0 |
Publication status | Published - 9 Oct 2016 |
Event | 20th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and LifeSciences, µTAS 2016 - Convention Center Dublin, Dublin, Ireland Duration: 9 Oct 2016 → 13 Oct 2016 Conference number: 20 http://www.microtas2016.org/ |
Publication series
Name | International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and LifeSciences (MicroTAS) |
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Publisher | The Chemical and Biological Microsystems Society |
Volume | 2016 |
ISSN (Print) | 1556-5904 |
Conference
Conference | 20th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and LifeSciences, µTAS 2016 |
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Abbreviated title | MicroTAS 2016 |
Country/Territory | Ireland |
City | Dublin |
Period | 9/10/16 → 13/10/16 |
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