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Volume 21, Issue 2
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Abstract

Background

In desalination, addressing fouling challenges, particularly concerning silica, is pivotal for generating pure water from seawater and brackish sources. Efficient silica removal is vital for various applications, including power generation and electronics. Electrodeionization (EDI) has proven highly effective in achieving a high removal rate for silica.

Objective

Optimize silica removal through a combined membrane approach—water-soluble polymer-enhanced ultrafiltration and Electrodeionization (EDI)—for efficient water treatment and improved water quality.

Methods

The study utilized a 400 mL stirred Amicon cell for Ultrafiltration (UF) in combination with a water-soluble polymer. Additionally, a microflow EDI cell is employed, filled with Porolite A600 anion exchange resin and SST60 cation exchange resin, to optimize silica removal.

Results

The water-soluble polymer-enhanced ultrafiltration achieved a 25% removal of SiO, with the remaining silica effectively removed by EDI, resulting in a concentration of 11 µg/L.

Conclusion

The combined approach of water-soluble polymer-enhanced ultrafiltration and Electrodeionization (EDI) demonstrated effective silica removal.

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Removal of Metasilicate from Aqueous Solutions with Hybrid Polymer-enhanced Ultrafiltration-electrodeionization Membrane Processes
Current Analytical Chemistry 21, 134 (2025); https://doi.org/10.2174/0115734110301699240514052704
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Keyword(s): Electrodeionization; membrane processes; silica removal; ultrafiltration; water purification; water-soluble polymer

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