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Advanced Alkaline Separator for Chlor-Alkali & Related Processes

The chlor-alkali industry demands membranes that withstand concentrated alkaline environments. IONZERA's PSU-TiO2-GO nanocomposite is built for extreme KOH stability.

Membrane Cross-Section

PSU-TiO₂-GO
OH⁻OH⁻OH⁻PSU MatrixTiO₂GO SheetsPores350-410 μm

Proven KOH Chemical Stability

IONZERA's polysulfone matrix with TiO2 and graphene oxide is specifically engineered for concentrated KOH environments, providing long-term chemical resistance in harsh alkaline conditions.

Ultra-Low Ionic Resistance

Area resistance of 0.09-0.1 ohm-cm2 in 30 wt% KOH reduces energy consumption in any alkaline electrochemical process, directly lowering operating costs.

Anti-Fouling Properties

Graphene oxide nanosheets and TiO2 photocatalytic activity provide inherent anti-fouling characteristics, extending membrane life in industrial electrochemical environments.

Mechanical Durability

Tensile strength of 2.7 MPa with adequate elongation at break ensures the membrane withstands the mechanical stresses of industrial-scale electrochemical cells.

Alkaline Membranes in Electrochemical Processing

The chlor-alkali process electrolyzes brine to produce chlorine, sodium hydroxide, and hydrogen. While modern chlor-alkali plants predominantly use ion-exchange membranes, the underlying need for chemically stable, low-resistance separator materials is shared across many alkaline electrochemical processes.

IONZERA's core technology, a PSU-TiO2-GO nanocomposite engineered for concentrated KOH environments, has direct relevance to chlor-alkali adjacent applications, industrial caustic electrolysis, and any electrochemical process involving strongly alkaline media.

Material Advantages for Alkaline Environments

IONZERA's material system provides multiple advantages in concentrated alkaline conditions:

Polysulfone (PSU) polymer base offers excellent chemical resistance to concentrated KOH at operating temperatures
TiO2 nanoparticles provide photocatalytic self-cleaning that resists surface degradation and fouling
Graphene oxide enhances hydroxide ion transport while adding structural integrity to the composite
Mesh-free construction eliminates potential failure points at mesh-matrix interfaces in corrosive environments

Nanocomposite Structure

PSU-TiO₂-GO
OH⁻OH⁻OH⁻PSU MatrixTiO₂GO SheetsPores350-410 μm
3x

Lower Resistance

20%

Thinner Profile

Custom Solutions for Electrochemical Applications

G-Hexa's R&D team works with electrochemical equipment manufacturers and process engineers to evaluate IONZERA for novel alkaline separation applications beyond standard water electrolysis. The membrane's combination of low resistance, chemical stability, and tunable pore structure makes it a versatile platform for various electrochemical processes.

Contact our technical team to discuss your specific electrochemical application requirements and explore how IONZERA's properties can be leveraged for your process.

Area Resistance

3x LOWER
Area Specific Resistance ComparisonIONZERA0.09-0.1 Ω·cm²Zirfon0.30 Ω·cm²00.10.20.3 Ω·cm²~3x Lower

Thickness

20% THINNER
Membrane Thickness ComparisonIONZERA350-410 μmZirfon500 μm500 μm scale20-30%thinnerThinner membrane = More compact stacks= Higher power density
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