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What is electrodialysis?

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electrodialysis is a membrane process in which an electric field moves cations and anions through selective membranes into alternating concentrate and diluate channels.

What does electrodialysis mean in practice?

It mainly removes ionic species rather than neutral molecules, and energy use rises with the amount of salt transferred.

When does it matter?

Concentration polarisation, scaling and fouling limit current and output, so operation must remain below a safe current density.

Which solutions are related to it?

Design covers ionic analysis, pretreatment, recovery, polarity reversal or cleaning and concentrate management.