Salinity gradient energy generation by pressure retarded osmosis: A review

Gonzales, RR; Abdel-Wahab, A; Adham, S; Han, DS; Phuntsho, S; Suwaileh, W; Hilal, N; Shon, HK

Salinity gradient energy generation by pressure retarded osmosis: A review

Gonzales, RR Abdel-Wahab, A Adham, S Han, DS Phuntsho, S

Suwaileh, W Hilal, N Shon, HK

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Citation:: Desalination, 2021, 500, pp. 1-27
Issue Date:: 2021-03-15

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dc.contributor.author	Gonzales, RR
dc.contributor.author	Abdel-Wahab, A
dc.contributor.author	Adham, S
dc.contributor.author	Han, DS
dc.contributor.author	Phuntsho, S https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3917-3916
dc.contributor.author	Suwaileh, W
dc.contributor.author	Hilal, N
dc.contributor.author	Shon, HK
dc.date.accessioned	2022-04-29T03:56:26Z
dc.date.available	2022-04-29T03:56:26Z
dc.date.issued	2021-03-15
dc.identifier.citation	Desalination, 2021, 500, pp. 1-27
dc.identifier.issn	0011-9164
dc.identifier.issn	1873-4464
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/156810
dc.description.abstract	Pressure retarded osmosis (PRO) has gained attention due to its use as a salinity gradient energy-generating membrane process. This process can convert difference in salinity between two streams into energy as it allows water transport through a semi-permeable membrane against the application of hydraulic pressure. This review provides a comprehensive look at the history and latest developments in preparation of membranes and modules for the PRO process, as well as the various applications of PRO. This review also explored the influence of feed characteristics and pretreatment strategies on water permeation and power generation during PRO operation. The current status and technological advancements of PRO as a process were reviewed, revealing how PRO can be operated as a stand-alone process or in integration with other hybrid processes. Despite the recent advancements in material and process development for PRO, membrane performance, wide-scale implementation, and commercialization efforts still leave much to be desired. Recognizing the current challenges facing the PRO technology, the advancements in PRO membrane and module development, and the various applications of the process, this review also draws out the future direction of PRO research and generation of osmotic salinity gradient energy as a viable energy source.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	Elsevier
dc.relation	Qatar National Research FundNPRP10-1231-160069
dc.relation.ispartof	Desalination
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.desal.2020.114841
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/embargoedAccess
dc.subject	03 Chemical Sciences, 09 Engineering
dc.subject.classification	Chemical Engineering
dc.title	Salinity gradient energy generation by pressure retarded osmosis: A review
dc.type	Journal Article
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology/School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CTWW - Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater Treatment
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Abstract:

Pressure retarded osmosis (PRO) has gained attention due to its use as a salinity gradient energy-generating membrane process. This process can convert difference in salinity between two streams into energy as it allows water transport through a semi-permeable membrane against the application of hydraulic pressure. This review provides a comprehensive look at the history and latest developments in preparation of membranes and modules for the PRO process, as well as the various applications of PRO. This review also explored the influence of feed characteristics and pretreatment strategies on water permeation and power generation during PRO operation. The current status and technological advancements of PRO as a process were reviewed, revealing how PRO can be operated as a stand-alone process or in integration with other hybrid processes. Despite the recent advancements in material and process development for PRO, membrane performance, wide-scale implementation, and commercialization efforts still leave much to be desired. Recognizing the current challenges facing the PRO technology, the advancements in PRO membrane and module development, and the various applications of the process, this review also draws out the future direction of PRO research and generation of osmotic salinity gradient energy as a viable energy source.

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