Progress and Recent Advancements in Capacitive Deionization (CDI)

Progress and Recent Advancements in Capacitive Deionization (CDI): An Emerging Electrochemical Ion Separation Technology reviews the fundamental phenomenon behind CDI technology and its integration with other techniques for efficient performance. The book provides the theory and applications of several electrochemical techniques used for analysis in CDI. It discusses various advancements in the design and fabrication of different CDI modules, and various surface and interface modification strategies for advancements in CDI electrode materials. The book also covers normalization of performance metrics, to help overcome the lack of standardization of performance metrics, compares commercially available desalination technologies with CDI, and points out the major challenges in the implementation of CDI technologies on plant scale.

• Compiles all available information about emerging capacitive deionization (CDI) technology
• Provides metric standardization and electrochemical tools required for result analysis and interpretation
• Mentions factors affecting performance and fabrication of CDI modules
• Explains the chemistry behind CDI technology