In our lab, we have researched on membranes (membrane separations, also) for water and energy applications as follows:

Electrodialysis (ED)

We have researched on desalination, up-concentration, pufification, salt recycling using ion selective membrane.

Forward Osmosis (FO)

We have researched on forward osmosis membrane process, in which only water molecules can go through the membrane, driven by osmotic pressure difference.

Reverse Electrodialysis(RED)

We have researched on electric power production by a reverse electrodialysis technology from seawater and river water

Please also see:Salinity Gradient Energy

Pressure-Retarded Osmosis(PRO)

We have researched on electric power production by a pressure-retarded osmosis technology from seawater brine and treated sewage wastewater

Please also see:Salinity Gradient Energy

Membrane Developments

We have also developed various types of membranes such as ion exchange membranes for electrodialysis(ED) and reverse electrodialysis(RED), semipemeable membrane for forward osmosis(FO), charged mosaic membranes and so on.