Electrodialysis for sustainable water desalination: Principles, applications, challenges, and future directions

Key Points

• Electrodialysis offers efficient desalination, achieving significant energy savings compared to traditional methods.
• The use of selective membranes improves ionic transport efficiency, leading to better water quality outcomes.
• Assessment using current technological frameworks outlines difficulties faced in scaling desalination processes.
• This highlights the potential for innovative solutions in sustainable water management and energy use.