This paper presents a novel microplatform for high power energy generation based on reverse electrodialysis. The ideal cation-selective membrane for power generations is realized using geometrically controlled in-situ self-assembled nanoparticles. Our...
This paper presents a novel microplatform for high power energy generation based on reverse electrodialysis. The ideal cation-selective membrane for power generations is realized using geometrically controlled in-situ self-assembled nanoparticles. Our proposed membranes can be constructed with simple and cost effective process using microdroplet control containing nanoparticles in microchannel. Another advantage in our system is that maximum powers and the energy conversion efficiency can be improved by changing the geometry of microchannel and proper selection of size and materials in nanoparticles. This proposed platform can be used to supply power sources to other microdevices and contribute a fundamental understanding of the ion transport behavior and the power generation mechanism.