Capacitive Deionization (CDI) Flow Cells & Components

Our capacitive deionization product line supports cutting-edge research and development in electrochemical water treatment, desalination, and selective ion removal technologies. Our cells are designed as modular electrochemical flow cells and components tailored for research and development that allow you to test new electrode materials, ion-exchange membranes, spacer designs, or electrolyte compositions. Our systems are compatible with membrane CDI (MCDI) and flow-electrode CDI concepts.

Whether you’re investigating new capacitive materials or evaluating membrane selectivity, our platform provides the flexibility and reliability needed for advanced CDI research.

What We Offer

Our flow-cell systems and components are designed for integration into a variety of CDI setups, including:

Membrane CDI (MCDI) Systems: Incorporating ion-exchange membranes for improved charge efficiency and enhanced salt removal performance.

Flow-Electrode and Hybrid CDI Configurations: For continuous operation and scalable desalination concepts using circulating electrode slurries or multi-compartment designs.

Products in this category include:

  • Modular multi-compartment Flow-Cells such as X-Cell series
  • Insert chambers as central flow through chamber
  • High-precision gasket and sealing solutions
  • Robust current collectors in a wide variety of materials
  • A wide selection of electrodes, ion-exchange membranes, and spacers
  • Accessories for fluid handling and elaborate inline measurements

Application Areas

  • Brackish water desalination
  • Selective ion removal and resource recovery
  • Membrane and electrode performance benchmarking
  • Long-term stability and fouling studies
  • Continuous and semi-continuous deionization systems
  • New materials development, such as advanced carbon electrodes, membranes, and coatings

Key Advantages

  • Flexible flow-field and multi-compartment cell design options
  • Controlled uniform flow paths
  • Compatible with ion-exchange membranes and porous capacitive electrodes
  • Materials selected for chemical resistance and long-term stability
  • Configurable for various inline readings such as conductivity, pressure, pH, etc.
  • Easy integration with standard lab setups and test stations

Customization & Collaboration

We support custom designs and are happy to assist with project-specific requirements, including:

Adaptation for non-standard materials or sizes
Prototyping of novel electrode, membrane, or spacer configurations
Consultation on flow dynamics, compression, electrical routing, and advanced inline measurements
Joint development with academic and industrial partners

Our team is here to help you accelerate your capacitive deionization research—whether you’re building a proof of concept or optimizing for scale-up.

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Browse our portfolio of CDI flow cells, components, and accessories.
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