Issue 10, 2023

Rational fabrication strategies of freestanding/binder-free electrodes for efficient capacitive deionization

Abstract

Capacitive deionization (CDI) has received enormous attention as an emerging desalination alternative owing to the efficient energy footprint, low capital cost, and environmental friendliness. Conventionally, CDI electrodes are mainly fabricated using the slurry-coated method, through which insulated polymeric binders are utilized to integrate the active materials in powdery form and the conductive agents, thereby leading to inferior conductivity and poor cycling lifespan. Recently, freestanding/binder-free electrodes have provided great opportunities to improve the CDI performance due to the enhanced conductivity and stability. In this review, we show a comprehensive overview of the recent advances in the fabrication strategies (e.g., template-free, template-guided, and other less-common methods) of freestanding electrodes for CDI. Besides, we also highlight the related deionization performance metrics, including the ion removal capacity, rates, efficiency, and energy consumption. Furthermore, we discuss the remaining challenges and further outlooks for the continued development of freestanding electrodes for CDI applications.

Graphical abstract: Rational fabrication strategies of freestanding/binder-free electrodes for efficient capacitive deionization

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
27 Dec. 2022
Accepted
15 Apr. 2023
First published
19 Apr. 2023
This article is Open Access
Creative Commons BY-NC license

Mater. Adv., 2023,4, 2247-2268

Rational fabrication strategies of freestanding/binder-free electrodes for efficient capacitive deionization

Z. Zhao, F. Wang, B. Li, Z. Chen, H. Zhou, X. Wen and M. Ye, Mater. Adv., 2023, 4, 2247 DOI: 10.1039/D2MA01100J

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