Chemistry

A galvanic anode is the main component of a galvanic cathodic protection (CP) system used to protect buried or submerged metal structures from corrosion. They…

Galvanic corrosion refers to corrosion damage induced when two dissimilar materials are coupled in a corrosive electrolyte. It is an electrochemical process in which one metal…

Anodizing is an electrolytic passivation process used to increase the thickness of the natural oxide layer on the surface of metal parts. It is an…

An anode is an electrode through which the conventional current enters into a polarized electrical device. In the most basic form, an anode in electrochemistry…

An evaporative cooler (also known as swamp cooler or wet air cooler) is a device that cools air through the evaporation of water. Evaporative cooling…

Electrodeionization (EDI) is an electrically-driven water treatment technology that uses electricity, ion exchange, and resin to remove ionized species from water. It uses no chemicals…

Dehumidifiers reduce humidity levels, making your home less hospitable to allergens such as dust mites, mold, and mildew. It is a device that removes excess…

Capacitive deionization (CDI) is an emerging and promising new technology for the removal of ionic as well as polarizable species from water. It is a…

Electrodialysis (ED) is used to transport salt ions from one solution through ion-exchange membranes to another solution under the influence of an applied electric potential…

Desalination is a process that takes away mineral components from saline water. It is the process of removing salt from seawater. Desalination or desalting of…

An air ionizer is one of the most popular air filters being used by the air purifiers. It is a device that uses high voltage…

Solar water disinfection (SODIS) is one of the most practical and low-cost techniques to reduce a load of pathogenic microorganisms in the water at households…