Simulation of an energy self-sufficient electrodialysis desalination stack for salt removal efficiency and fresh water recovery

Electrodialysis is a commonly used desalination method. In this study, we investigate its hybridization with its reverse process, where reverse electrodialysis (RED) harvests the salinity gradient power to provide the driving force for electrodialysis. In particular, the desalination performance (rejection and recovery) and their tradeoff relationship are simulated for the first time for an energy self-sufficient RED-ED desalination stack...