Abstract: The present invention discloses an apparatus and a method to desalinate aqueous solution. The apparatus disclosed herein comprises at least two electrodes and at least one ion selective membrane in continuous contact with the aqueous solution that is contained in the internal space created by connecting a top manifold and a bottom manifold of the apparatus. The ion selective membrane(s) are arranged in such a manner as to enable reversing the flow of the charged particles by direct or indirect means. The electrodes in this apparatus may be made of material that reversibly reacts with chlorides in water.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an apparatus and a method to desalinate aqueous solution. The apparatus disclosed herein comprises at least two electrodes and at least one ion selective membrane in continuous contact with the aqueous solution that is contained in the internal space created by connecting a top manifold and a bottom manifold of the apparatus. The ion selective membrane(s) are arranged in such a manner as to enable reversing the flow of the charged particles by direct or indirect means. The electrodes in this apparatus may be made of material that reversibly reacts with chlorides in water.

Abstract: Apparatuses for generating electrical power and/or treating water desalinating salt water are described, and may include a top manifold comprising one or more inlets, a bottom manifold comprising one or more outlets, a casing connecting the top manifold and the bottom manifold to define an internal space, and at least one electrode set disposed in the internal space. The electrode set may include a silver chloride cathode in fluid communication with a first fluid container including an aqueous solution, such as diluted sodium chloride solution, and a silver anode in fluid communication with a second fluid container including another aqueous solution, e.g., a higher concentration sodium chloride solution. The electrode set also may include a membrane that allows chloride and sodium ions to pass therethrough, and a connector electrically connecting the cathode to the anode to form an electrical circuit.

Abstract: Apparatuses for generating electrical power and/or treating water desalinating salt water are described, and may include a top manifold comprising one or more inlets, a bottom manifold comprising one or more outlets, a casing connecting the top manifold and the bottom manifold to define an internal space, and at least one electrode set disposed in the internal space. The electrode set may include a silver chloride cathode in fluid communication with a first fluid container including an aqueous solution, such as diluted sodium chloride solution, and a silver anode in fluid communication with a second fluid container including another aqueous solution, e.g., a higher concentration sodium chloride solution. The electrode set also may include a membrane that allows chloride and sodium ions to pass therethrough, and a connector electrically connecting the cathode to the anode to form an electrical circuit.