Neutralization flow batteries in energy harvesting and storage

P Loktionov, R Pichugov, D Konev - Journal of Energy Storage, 2023 - Elsevier
First studies on electrochemical devices converting chemical energy of neutralization into
electricity–neutralization (or acid-base) flow batteries (NFB)-are dated 70s, but at the time …

Selective recovery of boron, cobalt, gallium and germanium from seawater solar saltworks brines using N-methylglucamine sorbents: Column operation performance

V Vallès, MF de Labastida, J López… - Science of the Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract The European Union (EU) identified a list of Critical Raw Materials (CRMs) crucial
for its economy, aiming to find alternative sources. Seawater is a promising option as it …

Integration of ion-exchange and crystallisation processes to recover boric acid and magnesium hydroxide from saltworks bitterns

J López, G Battaglia, D Lupo, MF de Labastida… - Separation and …, 2025 - Elsevier
The lack of primary sources of the so-called Critical Raw Materials within the European
Union is directing research towards alternative mining to extract them. Among the different …

Sorption strategies for recovering critical raw materials: Extracting trace elements from saltworks brines

V Vallès, MF de Labastida, O Gibert, A Leskinen… - Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Rising population, industrialisation, and resource demand intensify resource limitations,
particularly critical for European Union (EU) industries dependent on raw materials. Based …

Integration of layer-by-layer hollow-fibre nanofiltration membranes and crystallization for water reclamation and resource recovery from acidic mine waters

A Roa, J López, G Battaglia, A Cipollina, JL Cortina - Desalination, 2024 - Elsevier
Water pollution remains a critical issue in the global mining industry. Moreover, the access to
a reliable source of raw materials such as Cu, Zn, Mg and Rare Earth Elements has become …

Electrodialysis with Bipolar Membranes to valorise saline waste streams: Analysing the fate of valuable minor elements

J Lopez, A Filingeri, A Culcasi, MF de Labastida… - Science of The Total …, 2025 - Elsevier
Brine mining can represent a valuable non-conventional resource for the extraction of Mg,
Li, B, Sr and other Trace Elements (TEs) such as Rb, Cs, whose recoveries require chemical …

Hydrogen-Electrodialysis with Bipolar Membrane (H-EDBM): First experiments and preliminary economic evaluation

A Pellegrino, G Campisi, F Proietto, A Tamburini… - Desalination, 2024 - Elsevier
In the present work Electrodialysis with Bipolar Membranes (EDBM) for brine valorisation is
for the first time investigated for the simultaneous production of hydrogen and chemicals …

Optimizing operational parameters for highly-concentrated sodium hydroxide production via electrodialysis with bipolar membranes from concentrated brines

T León, D Rodríguez, J López, L Jofre… - Separation and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Sodium hydroxide necessitates the implementation of cleaner production methods that
deviate from the conventional practices in the chlor-alkali industry. New sustainable sources …

[HTML][HTML] Exploring differential pressure-induced hydraulic flows in pilot-scale Electrodialysis with Bipolar Membranes

A Filingeri, A Culcasi, M Nanfara, C Cassaro… - Journal of …, 2025 - Elsevier
Abstract Electrodialysis with Bipolar Membranes (EDBM) is an electro-membrane process
that produces acid and base from saline solutions using electricity. In previous research, this …

A sustainable bioprocessing system leveraging gas fermentation and bipolar membrane electrodialysis system for direct recovery of acetic acid

M Lee, JH Kim, M Yasin, SH Moon, IS Chang - Chemical Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study examined the integration of gas fermentation with bipolar membrane
electrodialysis (BPMED) for sustainable production of acetic acid and bases, focusing on …