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  • Nanofluidics
  • Energy Harvesting
  • Electrochemistry

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  • Previous research indicates higher surface charge density in nanofluidic devices correlates with improved salinity gradient power (NSGP) performance.
  • This study challenges the conventional understanding of surface charge density's role in NSGP.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate anomalous pH-dependent behaviors in nanofluidic salinity gradient power generation.
  • To explore the relationship between surface charge density, pH, and NSGP performance.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing a rigorous theoretical model that incorporates surface equilibrium reactions within nanopores.
  • Analyzing ion concentration polarization effects influenced by pH variations.

Main Results:

  • Observed counterintuitive NSGP behavior where lower surface charge density (at pH < isoelectric point) yields higher performance.
  • Demonstrated decreased NSGP performance with decreasing pH (increasing charge density) under certain conditions.
  • Achieved a maximum osmotic power density of 5.85 kW m⁻² and 26.3% conversion efficiency at pH 3.5 for an alumina nanopore.

Conclusions:

  • pH-dependent ion concentration polarization significantly impacts NSGP performance by altering the effective concentration ratio.
  • Findings offer new insights for designing advanced, high-efficiency NSGP devices by optimizing surface charge characteristics.