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Abstract
An array of alternating anion and cation exchange membranes can be used to generate electric power from the free energy of mixing of river and sea waters. A simple mathematical model, which predicts experimental results well, is useful in exploring conditions for optimization of the process. Major, but not impossible, improvements in technology would be required to bring the cost of power from the dialytic battery into line with foreseeable energy prices.Year: 1976 PMID: 17792805 DOI: 10.1126/science.191.4227.557
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Science ISSN: 0036-8075 Impact factor: 47.728