Field-nanoconfinement coupling enhanced water desalination in carbon nanotubes †

Hangtong Li; Zhuan Ge; Jihao Liu; Sergio Andres Galindo-Torres

doi:10.1039/d5cp04046a

January 1, 2026Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics

Field-nanoconfinement coupling enhanced water desalination in carbon nanotubes †

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The research aims to investigate how coupling field-nanoconfinement enhances the desalination efficiency of carbon nanotubes.
Utilized carbon nanomembranes for water desalination experiments.
Assessed ion transport dynamics under applied electric fields.
Measured water permeance and salt rejection rates.
Demonstrated significantly increased water permeance compared to traditional methods.
Achieved higher salt rejection rates, indicating efficient removal of impurities.
Showed that field-nanoconfinement enhances ion transport efficiency.

Implication

Experimental findings reveal improved desalination efficiency in carbon nanotubes, suggesting significant potential for freshwater generation.

Abstract

Desalination based on carbon nanomembranes offers high water permeance and salt rejection, making them promising for addressing global freshwater shortages and energy demands in reverse osmosis (RO) desalination. Enhancing ion...

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Li et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69770413722626c4468e91a0 https://doi.org/10.1039/d5cp04046a

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Field-nanoconfinement coupling enhanced water desalination in carbon nanotubes †

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Field-nanoconfinement coupling enhanced water desalination in carbon nanotubes †

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