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Sustainable chemistry principles underscore the pivotal role of solvent-free processes in the fabrication of anion exchange membranes (AEMs). This study presents an eco-friendly, solvent-free approach for AEM preparation via photopolymerization, utilizing 4-vinylpyridine as the monomer and divinylbenzene as the crosslinking agent. The polymerization, conducted at ambient temperature and completed within 20 min, was followed by post-polymerization N-alkylation with ethyl bromide to introduce pyridinium groups. The precise modulation of crosslinking and N-alkylation levels enabled meticulous control over the membranes' intrinsic chemical properties and their functional effectiveness in electrodialysis desalination. The optimal membrane's area resistance was recorded at 1.09 Omega cm2, while its transport number reached 0.965, outperforming the commercial AMV AEM in desalination efficacy. This work underscores the promise of solvent-free photopolymerization as a sustainable, high-performance strategy for fabricating AEMs, providing substantial advancements in both environmental sustainability and electrodialysis desalination performance.
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JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
ISSN: 0376-7388
Year: 2025
Volume: 721
8 . 4 0 0
JCR@2023
CAS Journal Grade:1
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SCOPUS Cited Count: 1
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