Desalination

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Component-based, dynamic simulation of a novel once through multistage flash (MSF-OT) solar thermal desalination plant	244
A comprehensive simulation analysis to optimize the performance of spray evaporator on treating concentrated brine	227
Photovoltaic cooling and atmospheric water harvesting using a hygroscopic hydrogel	214
Influence of the formed interface during preparation of poly(vinylidene fluoride) blend cation exchange membrane on the electro-chemical properties and performance	173
Laccase-triggered one-step fabrication of positively charged phenolic acid-amine networks for nanofiltration	159
A comprehensive review on performance improvement of solar desalination with applications of heat pipes	153
Prediction of brine evaporation rate in a pond: Development of different models under controlled meteorological conditions and comparative evaluation	150
Ultra low-pressure reverse osmosis (ULPRO) membrane for desalination: Current challenges and future directions	144
Numerical and experimental investigation of phase change characteristics and desalination effect of seawater freezing desalination in narrow channels	140
Renewed physiognomies of titanium nanotubes for implementation in the polysulfone membrane matrix for desalination	140
Integrating geothermal energy and desalination unit into a poly-generation configuration: Comprehensive study and optimization	136
Cactus-inspired moisture harvesting for sustainable and efficient high salinity desalination	132
Complexation of tannic acid/silver nanoparticles on polyamide thin film composite reverse osmosis membrane for enhanced chlorine resistance and anti-biofouling properties	127
Multi-ion transport in reverse electrodialysis: A validated model for design and optimization	126
PAA/TiO2@C composite hydrogels with hierarchical pore structures as high efficiency adsorbents for heavy metal ions and organic dyes removal	124
Engineering polyamide nanofiltration membrane with bifunctional terpolymer brushes for antifouling and antimicrobial properties	123
In-situ synthesis of PA/PVDF composite hollow fiber membranes with an outer selective structure for efficient fractionation of low-molecular-weight dyes-salts	120
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Performance assessment of green hydrogen generation via distinct electrolytes dedicated to renewable energy	118
Greener synthesis of functionalized-GO incorporated TFN NF membrane for potential recovery of saline water from salt/dye mixed solution	111
Insight into the role of ionicity in the desalination and separation of a graphene oxide membrane	107
Study on the synergistic heat transfer of double boundary layers in the jacketed vacuum membrane distillation process	107
Potentialities of thermal responsive polymer in forward osmosis (FO) process for water desalination	107
Multi-output machine learning for addressing the trade-off between water permeability and wetting resistance in membrane distillation	104
Effect of calcination temperature on hydroxyapatite in fluoride removal from groundwater: Process optimization and kinetic study	104

MOFs-mediated nanoscale Turing structure in polyamide membrane for enhanced nanofiltration	103
A portable high-performance self-insulated solar evaporator based on wooden sponge for seawater desalination and wastewater purification	102
High-pressure batch reverse osmosis (RO) for zero liquid discharge (ZLD) in a Cr(III) electroplating process	101
Novel renewable seawater desalination system using hydrogen as energy carrier for self-sustaining community	101
Antifouling amidoximated polyacrylonitrile-regenerated cellulose acetate composite nanofibrous membranes for oil/water separation: Membrane fabrication, performance and fouling mechanism	96
Effect of the cations on the humic acid induced membrane fouling in the membrane distillation process	93
Three-dimensional freeze-casting solar evaporator for highly efficient water evaporation and high salinity desalination	91
Tilted 3D evaporator with high-performance salt rejection for seawater desalination	90
Feasibility study of powdered activated carbon membrane bioreactor (PAC-MBR) for source-separated urine treatment: A comparison with MBR	90
Water recovery assessment from hypersaline lithium-rich brines using Membrane Distillation-Crystallization	88
Activated carbon as a photothermal absorber in PVDF membranes for solar driven air-gap membrane distillation	87
Antibiotics separation from saline wastewater by nanofiltration membrane based on tannic acid-ferric ions coordination complexes	87
Thermal-localized and salt-resistant polyacrylonitrile/polyvinylidene fluoride aerogel for efficient solar desalination	84
One-step synthesis of heteropolyacid ionic liquid as co-extraction agent for recovery of lithium from aqueous solution with high magnesium/lithium ratio	82
Fouling characterization and treatment of water reuse concentrate with membrane distillation: Do organics really matter	81
Polyamide/UiO-66-NH2 nanocomposite membranes by polyphenol interfacial engineering for molybdenum(VI) removal	81
‘Green’ fabrication of PVC UF membranes with robust hydrophilicity and improved pore uniformity	79
Mathematical modeling of electrodialysis of a dilute solution with accounting for water dissociation-recombination reactions	79
CFD modeling of crystallization fouling with CO2 desorption incorporated for a falling-film evaporator in thermal desalination	79
Development of loose nanofiltration PVDF hollow fiber membrane for dye/salt separation	79
Extraction and separation of Li+ from high-ratio Mg/Li salt lake brines by [C2mim][NTf2] ionic liquid and a homemade extractor	79
Robust omniphobic ceramic hollow fibre membrane with leaf-like copper oxide hierarchical structure by membrane distillation	78
A simple, natural 3D honeycomb structure achieving high photothermal conversion and sustainable salt-resistance for efficient desalination and potential electricity generation	78
Electrochemical lithium extraction with continuous flow electrodes	75
Fabrication of high-performance MeI and HPEI assembled PES/CPES hollow fiber nanofiltration membranes with high positive charges for efficient removal of salt/heavy metal ions	74
Can graphene-based composites and membranes solve current water purification challenges - a comprehensive review	73
A hybrid process combining ion exchange resin and bipolar membrane electrodialysis for reverse osmosis remineralization	73
High flux and highly fouling-resistant polyamide reverse osmosis membrane having inner and outer zwitterion-like layers	71
The g-C3N4 decorated carbon aerogel with integrated solar steam generation and photocatalysis for effective desalination and water purification	71
Janus graphene oxide membrane with rational allocation of functional regions as unidirectional ion valve system	70
Inaccuracy principle and dissolution mechanism of lithium iron phosphate for selective lithium extraction from brines	70
Photothermal/magnetothermal coupled polyphenylene sulfide composite membranes for ultra-efficient and continuous seawater desalination	70
Effective electrosorption and recovery of phosphorus by capacitive deionization with a covalent organic framework-membrane coating electrode	70
Research progress on the application of carbon-based composites in capacitive deionization technology	70
A general modeling framework for FO spiral-wound membrane and its fouling impact on FO-RO desalination system	69
A study on the coupling of Li+ and H3BO3 extraction and their mutual promotion mechanism	69
Progress toward adsorption mechanism exploration method for capacitive deionization: Experimental, mathematical model, computational chemistry and machine learning	68
Potential of membrane distillation for water recovery and reuse in water stress scenarios: Perspective from a bibliometric analysis	68
Modulating zero charge potential of Zn-doped N, P-containing carbon electrodes for efficient copper ion electrosorption	68
A robust COF membrane on polyethylene support via ethanol-assisted self-assembly of COF nanosheets for efficient desalination	68
Review of recent progress on lithium recovery and recycling from primary and secondary sources with membrane-based technologies	68
Emerging advanced membranes for removal of volatile organic compounds during membrane distillation	67
Pilot scale fabrication of low fouling seawater desalination thin film composite reverse osmosis membrane	67
Selective Lithium separation from Li/Co/Ni mixtures using optimized flow-electrode capacitive deionization	67
Ionic covalent organic nanosheet (iCON)–quaternized polybenzimidazole nanocomposite anion-exchange membranes to enhance the performance of membrane capacitive deionization	66
Reverse osmosis membrane compaction and embossing at ultra-high pressure operation	66
Towards net-zero emissions through the hybrid SMR-solar cogeneration plant equipped with modular PCM storage system for seawater desalination	66
Effects of alkali on the polyester membranes based on cyclic polyphenols for nanofiltration	65
Emulsified oil fouling resistant cellulose acetate-MoS2-nanocomposite membrane for oily wastewater remediation	64
Applications of solar-driven interfacial evaporation-coupled photocatalysis in water treatment: A mini review	64

A systematic non-equilibrium thermodynamics approach for assessing transport mechanisms in membrane distillation	64
Facile fabrication of ceramic-based highly permeable composite nanofiltration membranes by in-situ interfacial polymerization	64
Monovalent selective ion exchange membranes: A review on preparation processes, applications, performance criteria and sustainability aspects	63
Thin-film composite (TFC) membranes for sustainable desalination and water reuse: A perspective	63
Hierarchically porous electrospun carbon nanofiber for high-rate capacitive deionization electrodes	62
Highly salt-resistant polypyrrole decorated waste mop sponge solar evaporator for efficient desalination	62
Antibacterial polyamide nanofiltration membranes with intermediate layers of quaternized cellulose nanocrystal for Mg2+/Li+ separation	61
Negative rejection phenomenon in the mixed salt nanofiltration: Law and mechanism	61
Non-polyamide nanofiltration (NPA-NF) membrane: A non-mainstream but indispensable member of the “membrane family”	61
Performance of a SWRO membrane under variable flow conditions arising from wave powered desalination	61
Laboratory study to quantify lower boundary influences on desalination discharges	60
Developing efficient, binder-free 3D porous Ti3C2Tx-MXene electrodes for enhanced capacitive deionization towards desalination	60
Selective sodium(I) capture by olivine FePO4@C electrode in pseudocapacitive deionization: Mechanism and application	60
Modeling and evaluating performance of full-scale reverse osmosis system in industrial water treatment plant	60
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Facile polyamide microstructure adjustment of the composite reverse osmosis membrane assisted by PF127/SDS mixed micelles for improving seawater desalination performance	59
Implementation of microplastics derived from waste plastic for uptake of MB dye: Performance and LCA study	59
Comparative assessment of the effects of 3D printed feed spacers on process performance in MD systems	59
Progress in membranes for pressure retarded osmosis application	59
Design of solar evaporator with well-aligned and multi-scale fluid channels based on convection tuning for stable and efficient brine desalination	59
Decontamination of uranium contained low-level radioactive wastewater from UO2 fuel element industry with vacuum membrane distillation	59
Application of water-soluble polymers as calcium carbonate scale inhibitors in petroleum wells: A uni- and multivariate approach	58
Hierarchical TiO2-coated metal-organic framework-derived carbon material for efficient co-generation of drinkable water and electricity	58
Mitigating near-surface polarizations in membrane distillation via membrane surface decoration	58
Navigating Kuwait's water scarcity challenges: A holistic analysis of water resources, environmental impact, cost, and policy implications	58
Advancing drinking water safety: Facile fabrication of nanofiltration membrane for enhanced antibiotics removal and efficient water softening	58
COFs functionalized self-cleaning loose nanofiltration membranes for efficient dye/salt separation	58
Review on the polymer materials for capacitive deionization	57
Two-dimensional MWW-type zeolite membranes for efficient dye separation and water purification	57
A hybrid electrochemical system for spontaneous green‑hydrogen production with simultaneous desalination using catechol oxidation	57
Designing salt transmission channel of solar-driven multistage desalination device for efficient and stable freshwater production from seawater	57
Emerging membrane technologies for sustainable lithium extraction from brines and leachates: Innovations, challenges, and industrial scalability	56
Cost reduction of heat pump assisted membrane distillation by using variable electricity prices	56
Mathematical modeling of a modular convection-enhanced evaporation system	56
Ultra-high selectivity self-supporting symmetric membrane for forward osmosis separation	56
A novel nanofiltration membrane with a sacrificial chlorine-resistant nanofilm: Design and characterization of tailored membrane pores and surface charge	55
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Research and demonstration on reclaimation of chemical industrial wastewater with high salinity and hardness and purification of reverse osmosis concentrates	54
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Techno-economic modelling of a hydrogen-electrodialysis (HED) unit for the simultaneous production of freshwater and hydrogen	54
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Performance and modeling of freezing crystallization in desalination: Heat transfer and impurities flow	54
Hard carbon with an “adsorption-intercalation/filling” behavior for selective deionization of lithium ions	54
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Synergistic cotreatment of cooling tower blowdown and produced waters: Modeling strategies for a comprehensive wastewater treatment simulation	53
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A new pretreatment approach for applying high-recovery reverse osmosis desalination to highly scaling brackish groundwater	53
Electrochemical capacitive behaviors of carbon/titania composite prepared by Tween 80-assisted sol-gel process for capacitive deionization	53
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Experimental investigation of sodium ion adsorption on polyacrylic acid grafted graphene oxide polymeric adsorbent: Kinetics, isotherms, and performance analyses	51
Performance and lifetime of intercalative water deionization cells for mono- and divalent ion removal	51
An adaptive power management approach for hybrid PV-wind desalination plant using recurrent neural networks	51
A comparative study on the regeneration performance of traditional heating and heat localization methods	51
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Rectorite in flow-electrode capacitive deionization with three-dimensional current collector to achieve cost-effective desalination	51
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Improvement of osmosis performance by n-hexane rinse: A missing parameter when developing thin film composite membrane	50
Constructing the 3D-conductive network-incorporated thick electrodes via melamine foam for lithium extraction	50
Utilization of membrane separation processes for reclamation and reuse of geothermal water in agricultural irrigation of tomato plants-pilot membrane tests and economic analysis	50
Fouling fractionation in reverse electrodialysis with natural feed waters demonstrates dual media rapid filtration as an effective pre-treatment for fresh water	50
Computational model and simulation of DCMD desalination systems with heat recovery	50
Performance comparison of vertical and horizontal vacuum membrane distillation module coupled with mechanical vapor recompression	50
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Construction of high gravity direct contact evaporation system and research of evaporation performance	50
Highly conductive anion exchange membrane with a stable double-sided anti-fouling structure for electrodialysis desalination of protein systems	50
Thin film composite nanofiltration membrane with tannic acid-Fe(III) complexes functionalized CNTs interlayer toward energy efficient remediation of groundwater	49
A modeling-based comparison study of data-driven and transport models for forward osmosis-nanofiltration hybrid system	49
Modeling and optimization of salt and boron removal in reverse osmosis system	49
Constructing anti-scaling and anti-wetting polyvinyl alcohol layers through spray-coating with improved water permeability in membrane distillation	49
Ultraviolet and visible light active photothermal copper bismuth oxide nanostructures for solar steam generation	49
Technical and economic analysis of an advanced multi-stage flash crystallizer for the treatment of concentrated brine	49
A novel layered activated carbon with rapid ion transport through chemical activation of chestnut inner shell for capacitive deionization	48
Comparison of vapour pressure osmometry, freezing point osmometry and direct membrane osmometry for determining the osmotic pressure of concentrated solutions	48
From waste to high-value fertilisers: Harvesting nutrients from liquid anaerobic digestate for a circular bioeconomy	48
Impact of surfactants used in oil and gas extraction on produced water treatment by membrane distillation	48

Vibrio neptunius-ULV11 cell-free supernatant as a promising antifouling approach in reverse osmosis systems	48
Novel polyelectrolyte-glycol ether ternary phase-separating draw solutions for desalination using forward osmosis	48
An integrated membrane distillation, photocatalysis and polyelectrolyte-enhanced ultrafiltration process for arsenic remediation at point-of-use	47
Evaluating the effects of desalination antiscalants on phytoplankton and bacterial communities in oligotrophic environments	47
Frontier of metal-organic framework nanofillers for pre-eminent membrane distillation applications	47
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Robust seawater desalination and sewage purification enabled by the solar-thermal conversion of the Janus-type graphene oxide evaporator	47
Biofouling in membrane distillation applications - a review	47
Construction of pseudo-zwitterionic polyamide RO membranes surface by grafting positively charged small molecules	47
Engineering morphological architecture of superhydrophobic/hydrophilic composite membrane for efficient photothermal membrane distillation	47
3D-printed titanium-based ionic sieve monolithic adsorbent for selective lithium recovery from salt lakes	47
Oil spill management to prevent desalination plant shutdown from the perspectives of offshore cleanup, seawater intake and onshore pretreatment	46
Innovative system for BWRO desalination powered by PV and pumped hydro storage – Economic and GHG emissions analysis	46
Comparative analysis of integrating standalone renewable energy sources with brackish water reverse osmosis plants: Technical and economic perspectives	46
A siphon-based spatial evaporation device for efficient salt-free interfacial steam generation	46
N, P-doping tuning the coordination structure of carbon electrode for efficiency of copper ions capacitance deionization	46
Design of a real-time monitoring system and frequency agility electric field device to prevent CaCO3 scaling on heat exchange surfaces	46
Hofmeister effect assists in improving solar vapor generation via tuning configuration of water and polymer chains	46
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Mechanistic study on pH-related behavior in rocking-chair capacitive deionization	46
Is conductivity measurement or inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectrometry reliable to define rejection of different ions?	45
Intercalation of HKUST-1: A strategy for conferring GOM with accurate size-sieving, self-cleaning, and antibacterial multi-functionalities	45
Effects of crossflow filtration cell configuration on membrane separation performance and fouling behaviour	45
Macrofouling remediation strategies for water intakes of desalination and other industrial plants – A review	45
Predictive performance and costing model for Membrane Capacitive Deionization (MCDI) at operational scale	45
Effect of temperature, current density and mass transport during the electrolytic removal of magnesium ions from lithium rich brines	45
Multi-scale modelling of an electrodialysis with bipolar membranes pilot plant and economic evaluation of its potential	45
Magnetron sputtering ultra-thin TiO2 films for photocatalytic reduction of uranium	45
Application of a hybrid ultrasonic stripping-membrane distillation (US-MD) system for the treatment of mariculture wastewater	45
Rapid laser printing of cost-effective, scalable and flexible carbon-based fabrics for solar water evaporation	44
MXenes polymer composites/nanocomposites: High-strength multifunctional composite materials for water remediation and desalination	44
Simultaneous desalination and ammonia recovery using microbial electrolysis desalination and chemical-production cell: A feasibility study of alkaline soil washing wastewater	44
Incorporating etched ZnO nanoparticles to fabricate positively charged composite membrane for heavy metal removal	44
Comparative analysis of reverse osmosis and nanofiltration for the removal of dissolved contaminants in water reuse applications	44
From comparison to integration: Enhancing forward osmosis performance prediction with mathematical and RBF neural network models	44
Novel insight into prior induced crystallization on brackish water nanofiltration	44
Biomimetic solar evaporator for continuous clean water production with synergistic organic dye wastewater remediation	44
Global trends of solar desalination research: A bibliometric analysis during 2010–2021 and focus on Morocco	44
Modeling and experimental evaluation of membrane distillation aimed at urine treatment for direct potable reuse in space stations	44
Innovative low-energy enrichment of sulfuric acid using PVDF-HFP anion exchange membranes with acid-blocking properties	43
Building ordered graphene membranes by intermediate layer assisted stacking method for promoted desalination	43
Analysis of a novel solid desiccant evaporative cooling system integrated with a humidification-dehumidification desalination unit	43
An innovative process design of seawater desalination toward hydrogen liquefaction applied to a ship's engine: An economic analysis and intelligent data-driven learning study/optimization	43
Simultaneous improvement of flux and monovalent selectivity of multilayer polyelectrolyte membranes by ion-imprinting	43
Water desalination using nanocelluloses/cellulose derivatives based membranes for sustainable future	43
Enhanced monovalent over divalent cation selectivity with polyelectrolyte multilayers in membrane capacitive deionization via optimization of operational conditions	43
ZIF-8 based dual scale superhydrophobic membrane for membrane distillation	42
Double-insulated porous PDMS sponge for heat-localized solar evaporative seawater desalination	42
An antiscalant with chelating residues of amino acid glycine	42
Double-layered hydrogels based on phase change material and pen ink for continuous and efficient solar-driven seawater desalination	42
Advancements in reverse osmosis desalination: Technology, environment, economy, and bibliometric insights	42
Advancements in conventional and 3D printed feed spacers in membrane modules	42
Fabrication of graphene oxide/polydopamine adsorptive membrane by stepwise in-situ growth for removal of rhodamine B from water	42
Biomimetic vertically aligned aerogel with synergistic photothermal effect enables efficient solar-driven desalination	42
Cost and exergy analysis on integrated process of electrodialysis metathesis - reverse osmosis - evaporation for producing K2SO4 from Na2SO4	42
Synthesis and characterization of polytetrafluoroethylene/oleic acid-functionalized carbon nanotubes composite membrane for desalination by vacuum membrane distillation	42
Maintenance scheduling optimisation of Reverse Osmosis Networks (RONs) via a multistage Optimal Control reformulation	42
Multi-criteria decision making for a holistic assessment of sustainable alternatives in SWRO desalination: A case study	41
A new zero-liquid-discharge brine concentrator using a Cascaded Fluidised Bed Ice Slurry Generator	41
Ion-nucleating competition cooperated with antiscalant for effectively mitigating gypsum scaling in membrane distillation	41
Selective sorbents for recovery of lithium ions by hybrid capacitive deionization	41
Comparative analysis of various pretreatments to mitigate fouling and scaling in membrane distillation	41
Bilayer asymmetric-based metal-organic frameworks membrane for blue energy conversion	41
Ultra-selective chelating membranes for recycling of cobalt from lithium-ion spent battery effluents by electrodialysis	41
Robust silica-graphene oxide nanocomposite membrane for separating NaCl salt from seawater under atmospheric pressure	41
Rise of 2D materials-based membranes for desalination	41
Eco-friendly and easy-to-prepare three-dimensional network constructed by tannic acid/polypyrrole/sodium alginate via triple action mechanism of Fe3+ for highly-efficient solar evaporation	41
Study on refined mathematical model of solar chimney power plant integrated with seawater desalination and the influence of dewing	40
A hybrid modelling approach for reverse osmosis processes including fouling	40
Experimental performance evaluation of multiple-effect diffusion stills under high heat flux	40
Thermodynamic and economic analysis of a solar hydroponic planting system with multi-stage interfacial distillation units	40
Efficient removal of uranium and sulfate in acid contaminated groundwater by flow electrode capacitive deionization	40
Preparation of nano-porous poly(ether ether ketone) hollow fiber membrane and its performance for desalination in vacuum membrane distillation	40
Validation and characterisation of mass transfer of 3D-CFD model for twisted feed spacer	40
A modeling study of transport through composite membrane with support pore location distributing randomly based on 2D Voronoi tessellations	40
Is the pollutant removed by the rejection of nanofiltration (NF) membranes in a NF-based membrane bioreactor (MBRNF)?	40
Enhanced sulfate ion adsorption selectivity in capacitive deionization with ball-milled activated carbon	40
Modeling and experimental validation of direct contact crossflow packed beds condenser used in HDH desalination systems	40
Optimizing UVC-disinfection using LEDs as an energy efficient pre-treatment for biofouling control in spiral-wound membrane systems	40
Recovery of ultra-high purity reactive magnesia from reject brine and its comparison with commercial magnesia	40
Arch-type feed spacer with wide passage node design for spiral-wound membrane filtration with reduced energy cost	40
Effect of polymaleic acid and microwave radiations on reverse osmosis membrane's performance and properties: A response surface methodology approach	40
Enhanced reverse osmosis filtration via chaotic advection induced by patterned membranes: A numerical study	39
Electro-forward osmosis through a titanium-dioxide-modified membrane to enhance aquaculture wastewater recovery	39
Activate the filtration capability of 3.5 nm ultra-large pores and eliminate the requirement of pore homogeneity for carbon nanotube array membranes	39
Innovative mushroom-like hemp-based evaporators enhanced by biochar for efficient seawater desalination	39
Surface regeneration of templated PVDF membrane for efficient microalgae-rich high saline aquaculture wastewater treatment in membrane distillation	39
Electrosorption of paraquat pesticide on activated carbon modified by aluminium oxide (Al2O3) with capacitive deionization	39
Human urine electrolysis for simultaneous green hydrogen and liquid fertilizer production for a circular economy: A proof of concept	39
Mismatch and mix: Making use of electrokinetic aspects of spacers for intensified electrodialysis	39
Potential-driven mechanisms for raising the intercalation selectivity 100-fold in multi-ion removal from water	39
Self-assembled superhydrophilic MOF-decorated membrane for highly efficient treatment and separation mechanism of multi-component emulsions	39
Peroxymonosulfate enhanced Fe(III) coagulation coupled with membrane distillation for ammonia recovery: Membrane fouling control process and mechanism	39
Inhibition of calcium carbonate nucleation and crystallization by carboxymethyl dextran: Experiments and molecular dynamics simulations	39
Zinc sulfate as a draw solute in forward osmosis and its regeneration by reagent precipitation	39