Abstract: The systems and methods described herein relate to use of a reverse diffusion system for removal of dissolved ions from a fluid, for example, salt ions. Specific embodiments include a system for desalinating salt water to produce potable water. The systems and methods can include pulsing low levels of electricity via electrodes in a scrolling pattern, so as to sweep the ions across a unit.

Abstract: The systems and methods described herein relate to use of a reverse diffusion system for removal of dissolved ions from a fluid, for example, salt ions. Specific embodiments include a system for desalinating salt water to produce potable water. The systems and methods can include pulsing low levels of electricity via electrodes in a scrolling pattern, so as to sweep the ions across a unit.

Abstract: The systems and methods described herein relate to use of a reverse diffusion system for removal of dissolved ions from a fluid, for example, salt ions. Specific embodiments include a system for desalinating salt water to produce potable water. The systems and methods can include pulsing low levels of electricity via electrodes in a scrolling pattern, so as to sweep the ions across a unit.

Abstract: A piezoelectric deionization system uses a piezoid bed made up of multiple piezoids for deionization of a working fluid containing charged particles, ions, and/or ionic complexes. The working fluid may be salt water in various embodiments. A uniaxial compressive force is applied to the piezoid bed causing a piezoelectric effect in the piezoids, resulting in a piezoelectric field generated by each particle, which attracts charged particles, ions, and/or ionic complexes contained in the working fluid. The piezoid bed is contained in a closed chamber to which the uniaxial compressive force is applied. Monocrystalline quartz particles or another suitable piezoid, natural or synthetic, may be used. A fluid is used to purge the piezoid bed of charged particles, ions, and/or ionic complexes after the piezoid bed becomes saturated through use. The working fluid may be used to purge the piezoid.

Abstract: The systems and methods described herein relate to use of a reverse diffusion system for removal of dissolved ions from a fluid, for example, salt ions. Specific embodiments include a system for desalinating salt water to produce potable water. The systems and methods can include pulsing low levels of electricity via electrodes in a scrolling pattern, so as to sweep the ions across a unit.