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Boron-selective electrosorption with functionalized electrodes

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Surface-functionalized microporous electrodes are developed for boron-selective bipolar membrane-assisted electrosorption. This approach significantly improves boron removal efficiency and selectivity.

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    Tsai-Hsuan Chen, Min-Chen Wu & Chia-Hung Hou

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Chen, TH., Wu, MC. & Hou, CH. Boron-selective electrosorption with functionalized electrodes. Nat Water 3, 14–15 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s44221-024-00378-4

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