Paper based reverse electrodialysis power generator

This study represents a paper based energy generator from mixing waters with different salinity. Since the proposed device consists of wax patterned papers that can control microflow and a flexible cation exchange membrane (polycarbonate track-etched (PCTE)), the efficient pumpless reverse electrodialysis (RED) micro platform can be realized successfully. The presented system is flexible, portable and cost-effective, and moreover, shows that the power generation is possible, even in very high concentrated salinity, so it is very promising for practical application.