Carboxylate-functionalized polymers of intrinsic microporosity for High-Performance Osmotic Power Conversion

Key Points

• The aim is to enhance osmotic power conversion efficiency using specialized membranes.
• Developed carboxylate-functionalized polymers with intrinsic microporosity.
• Evaluated their performance in reverse electrodialysis setups.
• Assessed ion selectivity and conductivity of the membranes.
• Membranes showed significantly improved ion selectivity.
• Conductivity enhancements were observed, leading to better osmotic power conversion.
• Results indicate potential for efficient energy harvesting from salinity gradients.