@inproceedings{2a4043734ea140bbb0cb37ca076f7929,
title = "Microbial electrodeionization cell stack for sustainable desalination, wastewater treatment and energy recovery",
abstract = "The microbial desalination cell (MDC) is a promising technology to desalinate water without electrical energy input. In this study we developed a new configuration of an MDC called a microbial electrodeionization cell (MEDIC) stack using an MDC packed with ion-exchange resins (IERs) to enhance water desalination. Two different volumes (1.5 mL and 2.5 mL) of IERs were tested and compared to a control MDC without resins. The MEDIC reactor with 2.5 mL IER improved desalination performance by ~ 40% using a relatively low-concentration salt solution and produced better quality water than the control MDC, due to the decrease in ohmic resistance by almost 28 Ω and improved cell conductivity. With 2.5 mL of IERs, power density increased by 70% from 0.38 (control MDC) to 0.65 W/m2.These results demonstrated that substantially improved performance can be achieved with an MEDIC reactor compared to conventional MDCs due to the use of IERs.",
author = "Shehab, {Noura A.} and Logan, {Bruce E.} and Amy, {Gary L.} and Saikaly, {Pascal E.}",
year = "2013",
month = jan,
day = "1",
language = "English (US)",
series = "86th Annual Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference, WEFTEC 2013",
publisher = "Water Environment Federation",
pages = "222--227",
booktitle = "86th Annual Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference, WEFTEC 2013",
address = "United States",
note = "86th Annual Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference, WEFTEC 2013 ; Conference date: 05-10-2013 Through 09-10-2013",
}