Browsing Department of Chemistry by Author "Aaker, Olav"

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Osmotic engine converting energy from salinity difference to a hydraulic accumulator by utilizing polyelectrolyte hydrogels

Bui, Tri Quang; Magnussen, Ole-Petter; Cao, Vinh Duy; Wang, Wei; Kjøniksen, Anna-Lena; Aaker, Olav (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)

Efficient harvesting of the mixing energy from the salinity gradient between sea and river water remains a challenge. Recently, utilization of the swelling/shrinking properties of hydrogels has been explored as a new means ...