Stimuli-responsive polymer hydrogels as a new class of draw agent for forward osmosis desalination.
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چکیده
Ionic polymer hydrogels with thermal responsive units are found to induce higher water permeation rates in the osmosis process, and higher water release rates under a combination of pressure and thermal stimuli. These hydrogels have the potential for use as draw agent in forward osmosis desalination.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Chemical communications
دوره 47 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011