High-conductivity CNF/MWCNT composite membranes for advanced capacitive desalination

Key Points

• Enhanced capacitive desalination performance was observed with high-conductivity membranes,
• The combination of CNF and MWCNT significantly improved membrane conductivity by 50%,
• Assessment of composite membranes showed superior ion selectivity in laboratory conditions.
• These findings suggest potential for these materials in advanced water treatment solutions.