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  • Electrochemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Environmental Engineering

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  • Flow-electrode capacitive deionization (FCDI) is a promising technology for water desalination.
  • Enhancing charge transfer and ion migration in FCDI is crucial for improving desalination efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an innovative flow electrode using redox-active quinones for enhanced FCDI performance.
  • To investigate the impact of the hydroquinone/benzoquinone couple on charge transfer and desalination rates.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a flow electrode comprising redox-active quinones and carbon particles.
  • Performance evaluation of the FCDI system using the novel flow electrode.
  • Analysis of charge transfer mechanisms and ion migration facilitated by the redox mediators.

Main Results:

  • The aqueous hydroquinone (H2Q)/benzoquinone (Q) couple significantly enhanced charge transfer via reversible redox reactions.
  • Ion migration through micropores was facilitated, leading to a substantial increase in the desalination rate.
  • Quinoid mediators exhibited high stability in the anode flow electrode under low pH conditions.

Conclusions:

  • Redox-active quinones are effective mediators for enhancing FCDI performance.
  • The developed flow electrode shows potential for long-term operation in water desalination.
  • This approach offers a promising strategy for efficient and scalable water purification.