Title :
New ionomer membranes for blue energy
Author :
Ross, R. ; Krijgsman, J.
Author_Institution :
Power Generation & Sustainables, KEMA Nederland BV, Arnhem
Abstract :
Blue energy is energy gained from the difference between fresh and salt water. As this type of power generation does not consume fossil fuel, it belongs to the green energy sources, i.e. a type of sustainable energy. There are two methods of blue power generation: osmosis and reverse electrodialysis. Both types require membranes. The paper explains the background of this promising type of power generation, the possibilities, the role of ionomer membranes and a promising new method to produce these ionomers by water treeing
Keywords :
energy resources; membranes; osmosis; trees (electrical); blue energy; fresh water; green energy sources; ionomer membranes; osmosis; reverse electrodialysis; salt water; water treeing; Biomembranes; Fossil fuels; Minerals; Power generation; Power generation economics; Rivers; Solar energy; Solar power generation; Water resources; Water storage; Energy resources; Materials science and technology; Membranes; Plastics; Research and development; Sea;
Conference_Titel :
Future Power Systems, 2005 International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Amsterdam
Print_ISBN :
90-78205-02-4
DOI :
10.1109/FPS.2005.204209
