Research progress on the application of carbon-based composites in capacitive deionization technology

Electric Field Effect in Atomically Thin Carbon Films

Novoselov, K. S., Geim, A. K., Morozov, S. V., Jiang, D., Zhang, Y., Dubonos, S. V., Grigorieva, I. V., & Firsov, A. A. (2004) · Science · doi:10.1126/science.1102896 · Cited by 66,834

Helical microtubules of graphitic carbon

Iijima, S. (1991) · Nature · doi:10.1038/354056a0 · Cited by 43,098

High-rate electrochemical energy storage through Li+ intercalation pseudocapacitance

Augustyn, V., Come, J., Lowe, M. A., Kim, J. W., Taberna, P., Tolbert, S. H., Abruña, H. D., Simon, P., & Dunn, B. (2013) · Nature Materials · doi:10.1038/nmat3601 · Cited by 5,201

Reverse osmosis desalination: Water sources, technology, and today's challenges

Greenlee, L. F., Lawler, D. F., Freeman, B. D., Marrot, B., & Moulin, P. (2009) · Water Research · doi:10.1016/j.watres.2009.03.010 · Cited by 3,409

Charge Storage Mechanism of MnO2 Electrode Used in Aqueous Electrochemical Capacitor

Toupin, M., Brousse, T., & Bélanger, D. (2004) · Chemistry of Materials · doi:10.1021/cm049649j · Cited by 2,690

Review on the science and technology of water desalination by capacitive deionization

Porada, S., Zhao, R., van der Wal, A., Presser, V., & Biesheuvel, P. M. (2013) · Progress in Materials Science · doi:10.1016/j.pmatsci.2013.03.005 · Cited by 2,190

Photodegradation of Rhodamine B and Methyl Orange over Boron-Doped g-C 3 N 4 under Visible Light Irradiation

Yan, S., Li, Z. S., & Zou, Z. (2010) · Langmuir · doi:10.1021/la904023j · Cited by 1,674

Membrane-based processes for sustainable power generation using water

Logan, B. E., & Elimelech, M. (2012) · Nature · doi:10.1038/nature11477 · Cited by 1,644

Electrodialysis, a mature technology with a multitude of new applications

Strathmann, H. (2010) · Desalination · doi:10.1016/j.desal.2010.04.069 · Cited by 1,592

Solution-Processed Graphene/MnO2 Nanostructured Textiles for High-Performance Electrochemical Capacitors

Yu, G., Hu, L., Vosgueritchian, M., Wang, H., Xie, X., McDonough, J. R., Cui, X., Cui, Y., & Bao, Z. (2011) · Nano Letters · doi:10.1021/nl2013828 · Cited by 1,239

Electrochemical Direct Lithium Extraction: A Review of Electrodialysis and Capacitive Deionization Technologies

Park, J., Lee, J., Shim, I.-T., Kim, E., Nam, S.-H., Koo, J.-W., & Hwang, T.-M. (2025) · Resources · doi:10.3390/resources14020027 · Cited by 44

Simultaneous capacitive removal of nitrate and phosphate pollutants via Zr-BTB@CNTs electrode for remediation of aquatic eutrophication

Ding, C., Zhou, J., Jin, Z., & Zhou, H. (2025) · Desalination · doi:10.1016/j.desal.2025.119451 · Cited by 13

Efficient capacitive deionization of N-doped g-C3N4 quantum dots modified carbon cloth electrode under alkaline conditions

Jiang, H., Li, K., Qiao, Y., Zeng, W., Huang, H., Zhang, C., Fan, Z., & Hu, H. (2025) · Desalination · doi:10.1016/j.desal.2025.118588 · Cited by 12

Environmental-friendly modification of porous biochar via K2FeO4 as a capacitive deionization electrode material

Wen, P., Lu, J., Tian, L., Liu, S., Tahir, N., Qing, C., & Tao, H. (2025) · Environmental Research · doi:10.1016/j.envres.2025.122714 · Cited by 10

In situ nitrogen-doped honeycomb-like chitosan-derived carbon/TiO2 aerogel modified with conductive polypyrrole for efficient electrosorption of U(VI)

Zhou, L., Liu, D., Xia, G., Li, J., Ouyang, J., Yang, Z. Z., Elgarahy, A. M., & Elwakeel, K. Z. (2025) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2025.118952 · Cited by 9

Polyamidoxime functional self-supporting porous carbon monoliths as capacitive deionization electrode for efficient uranyl ions recovery

Ye, Y., Huang, X., Li, H., Zhao, R., & Xu, M. (2025) · Desalination · doi:10.1016/j.desal.2025.119534 · Cited by 9

Nanoporous Carbons from Hydrothermally Treated Alga: Role in Batch and Continuous Capacitive Deionization (CDI)

Saha, D., Schlosser, R., Lapointe, L., Comroe, M. L., Samohod, J., Whiting, E., & Young, D. S. (2025) · Molecules · doi:10.3390/molecules30132848 · Cited by 8

Activated carbon nanodots derived from date palm and oil palm trees for designing effective capacitive deionization electrodes

Salah, N. A., Hussain, H., Ansari, M. O., & Bakar, S. A. (2025) · Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers · doi:10.1016/j.jtice.2025.106375 · Cited by 7

Organic molecule-functionalized graphene containing N/S active centers as a bifunctional catalyst for zinc-air battery-driven capacitive deionization

Cao, Z., Shen, C., Fan, Y., Chen, J., Yang, Q., Song, H., Ye, Z., & Zhang, S. (2025) · Desalination · doi:10.1016/j.desal.2025.118619 · Cited by 7

Bacterial cellulose-based composite carbon aerogels functionalized with nitrogen-enriched carbon nanospheres as electrode materials for capacitive deionization

Liu, S., Liu, X., Liu, G., Niu, J., Liu, R., Yuan, Z., Filatov, S. A., Zhang, J., & Yi, X. (2025) · Carbohydrate Polymers · doi:10.1016/j.carbpol.2025.124626 · Cited by 6

Capacitive Deionization for Selective Removal of Eutrophic Ions, Fluorides, and Bromides: Material Design Strategies and Mechanism Elucidation

Jiang, X., Pei, L., Liu, Q., Lin, Z., Liu, S., Wang, H., & Lu, X. (2025) · Small Methods · doi:10.1002/smtd.202501457 · Cited by 6

Nano-confined MnFe2O4/sepiolite composite for selective and energy-efficient Pb2+ removal via capacitive deionization

Zhang, B., Wang, Y., Li, M., Wei, Z. X., Yang, J., Shen, Y. F., & Liu, J. (2025) · Desalination · doi:10.1016/j.desal.2025.119631 · Cited by 5

Metal-organic frameworks as promising materials for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) elimination: Insights from fabrication to performance optimization

Kausor, M. A., Sultana, N., Chakraborty, S., Arsha, R., Jihan, A., Tasnim, D., Gupta, S. S., & Chakrabortty, D. (2026) · Microporous and Mesoporous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.micromeso.2026.114046 · Cited by 5

Grafting nanostructures of metal oxides onto activated carbon fiber felt for enhanced removal of divalent ions in capacitive deionization

Tan, T. N., & Babel, S. (2025) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2025.118787 · Cited by 4

Nano-interfacial design of self-healable high-strength electrodes with high desalination efficiency and cycling stability

Wu, R., Wei, Y., Wang, R., Liu, S., & Mo, R. (2025) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2025.170242 · Cited by 4

Transforming wastewater treatment with high-performance nanocomposite materials

Pareshkumar, T. S., Tiwari, A. K., Kumar, A., Saxena, S., Sandhwar, V. K., Gaurav, G. K., Rathore, M. S., & Kula, K. (2025) · Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids · doi:10.1016/j.jpcs.2025.113417 · Cited by 4

Multi-metal/MOF-derived N-doped carbon electrocatalysts: Synergistic enhancement for practical oxygen reduction

Yang, X., Li, C., Li, C., Lu, J., Wang, C., & Liu, H. (2026) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2026.121707 · Cited by 4

6-Amino Caproic Acid-Modified CuFe2O4 Nanocomposite for Amaranth Dye Removal: Optimization, Thermodynamics, and Isotherm Studies

Ahmed, R., Munshi, G. H., Al-Balawi, A. M., Al-Malwi, S. D., Al‐Ghamdi, A. A., Aldahiri, R. H., Rajput, R., Fatima, B., Alzahrani, E. A., & Hafeez, S. (2026) · Nanomaterials · doi:10.3390/nano16040228 · Cited by 4

Nanostructured Carbon Fiber Current Collector Enabling High Mass-Loading Electrodes for High-Performance Electrochemical Desalination

Tan, K., Yao, X., Li, J., Kong, W., Teng, Y., Wang, Y., Zhang, M. M., Feng, Y., Jia, F., Song, S., et al. (2026) · Advanced Fiber Materials · doi:10.1007/s42765-026-00709-y · Cited by 4

A novel high-oxygen-evolution anode boosts microbial electrolysis for perfluorooctanoic acid removal

Qin, L., Liang, L., Qi, Y., Li, Y., Yin, F., & Zhao, X. (2025) · Desalination and Water Treatment · doi:10.1016/j.dwt.2025.101291 · Cited by 4

Enhanced desalination performance of pilot-scale membrane capacitive deionization (MCDI) system with circulation process

Lee, B., An, J., Yeon, S., Oh, C., & Oh, H. J. (2025) · Desalination · doi:10.1016/j.desal.2025.118686 · Cited by 3

Manganese oxides for electrochemical adsorption of metal ions in aqueous environments: A comprehensive review from fundamentals to applications

Yang, X., Yu, J., Shi, Y., Pi, K., Liu, C., & Qiu, G. (2025) · Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology · doi:10.1080/10643389.2025.2557360 · Cited by 3

Constructing 1 T-rich MoS2 with sulfur vacancies via phase engineering and defect engineering for high-performance capacitive deionization

Xie, J., Wang, G., Sun, M., Liang, J. L., Zhang, W., Sun, H., Wang, N., & Wang, H. (2025) · Desalination · doi:10.1016/j.desal.2025.119566 · Cited by 3

Ternary synergy in Ni-Co-Cu Prussian blue analogues enabling superior and efficient rocking-chair capacitive deionization

Lv, M., Wei, W., Du, Z. H., Liu, N., Qiao, Y., Lu, J., & Liu, P. (2026) · Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry · doi:10.1016/j.jelechem.2026.120112 · Cited by 3

Using bentonite nano fluid as a novel method for crude oil adsorption in silica sands

Nasiri, M., & Amiri, E. (2026) · Results in Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.rineng.2026.110795 · Cited by 3

Investigating the electrosorption selectivity of mesoporous carbon electrodes for sulfate from mining wastewater in membrane capacitive deionization

Chu, M., Huo, B., Tian, W., & Zou, M. (2025) · Process Safety and Environmental Protection · doi:10.1016/j.psep.2025.107297 · Cited by 3

Sustainable Fluoride Remediation: Unlocking the Potential of Modified Oyster Shells Through Calcination and Phosphoric Acid Treatment

Wang, P., Duan, R., Li, Y., Yan, M., Han, H., & Sun, Y. (2025) · Water Environment Research · doi:10.1002/wer.70102 · Cited by 2

Comparative Analysis of MCDI and Circulation-MCDI Performance Under Symmetric and Asymmetric Cycle Modes at Pilot Scale

Oh, C., Oh, H. J., Yeon, S., Lee, B., & An, J. (2025) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su17219744 · Cited by 2

Cerium-doped hydroxyapatite nanozyme for dual-function visual detection and adsorptive removal of fluoride ions

Zeng, H.-H., Jiang, M.-Q., Zhang, J.-J., Zhang, D.-F., & Na-Wang (2025) · Microchemical Journal · doi:10.1016/j.microc.2025.116529 · Cited by 2

Temperature-induced modulation and adsorption mechanism: Its effect on deep defluoridation by Mg-Al-LDO

Zou, J., Wang, Q., Huang, P., Chen, S., Tu, Y., Zhang, Z., Chen, J., & Ma, Z. (2025) · Journal of Fluorine Chemistry · doi:10.1016/j.jfluchem.2025.110518 · Cited by 2

Synergistic and efficient fluoride removal from acidic Phosphogypsum wastewater enabled by bimetallic hydroxides-loaded montmorillonite

Chen, Y., García-Meza, J. V., He, D., Chen, Q., Weng, X., Кадырберенович, А. У., Li, H., & Song, S. (2026) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2026.136914 · Cited by 2

Capacitive deionization based on Ti2P2O9: symmetrical electrode and synergistic removal mechanism of thallium and fluoride

Li, Y., Huang, L., Xiong, Z., & Zhang, G. (2026) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2026.137151 · Cited by 2

Ambient synthesis of La embedded ZIF-8 core-shell adsorbent for selective fluoride removal from Tanzanian geothermal water: Performance, kinetics, and isotherms

Song, M., Kim, E., Ramu, A. G., Durai, M., Fatehmulla, A., Erusappan, E., Lee, H., & Choi, D. (2026) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2026.121765 · Cited by 2

N, S co-doped composite carbon aerogel derived from konjac glucomannan/fucoidan/nitrogen-enriched carbon nanotubes as electrode materials for capacitive deionization

Liu, S., Zhang, J., Liu, G., Xiaochan, L., Yu, S., Yuan, Z., Zhao, X., Liu, S., Zhu, K., Yi, X., et al. (2026) · ChemPhysMater · doi:10.1016/j.chphma.2026.02.002 · Cited by 2

Electrodeposition of Cu2+ from wastewater using reticulated vitreous carbon: Combined with first principles calculation

Xie, S., Wan, J., Bi, W., Li, T., Chen, Z., Hou, Y., Zhou, D., Zhang, Q., Li, L., Fan, Y., et al. (2026) · Electrochimica Acta · doi:10.1016/j.electacta.2026.148665 · Cited by 2

Building 3D conductive networks within sponge-like porous carbon nanofibers: A CNT-based cathode strategy for superior microbial fuel cells

Huang, W. E., He, Y., Yan, W., Qiao, L., Tao, Y., Wei, X., Song, X., Yang, L., Tan, L., Wang, X., et al. (2026) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2026.175312 · Cited by 2

Enhancement of fluoride recovery from wastewater using CaF2 crystal seeds in a continuous fluidized bed reactor

Zhong, H.-X., Zhou, C.-H., Wang, W.-L., Xiong, J.-L., Cai, Z. S., & Wu, Q.-Y. (2026) · Journal of Environmental Sciences · doi:10.1016/j.jes.2026.03.069 · Cited by 2

Impact of Acid Dopants (HCl vs. H 2 SO 4 ) on the Structure, Performance, and Reusability of Bio‐Based Luffa/Polyaniline Composites for Methylene Blue Adsorption

Mehennaoui, R., Merzouki, S., Nacer, S. N., Mehennaoui, A., Garzoli, S., & Louafi, F. (2026) · ChemistryOpen · doi:10.1002/open.70185 · Cited by 2

Strongly conductive coating: Titanium dioxide enhances graphene dispersion through Coδ+ self-transformation valence

Yang, R., Li, Y., Zhao, X., Tian, X., Wang, J., Zhou, K., Yang, S., Li, Y., & Tao, E. (2025) · Journal of Alloys and Compounds · doi:10.1016/j.jallcom.2025.182397 · Cited by 2

Iron-palladium bimetallic nanoparticles embedded in metal organic frameworks nanocomposite adsorbents for arsenite and arsenate removal from groundwater

Zhou, L., Yin, L., & Chen, Z. (2025) · Inorganic Chemistry Communications · doi:10.1016/j.inoche.2025.115213 · Cited by 1

Study on the Possibility of Rapid Elimination of Accidentally Spilled Petroleum Hydrocarbons in Agricultural Soil

Popa, M. (2025) · Agriculture · doi:10.3390/agriculture15161734 · Cited by 1

The impact of magnesium hardness on the recovery of Zn2+ and Cu2+ in acid mine drainage by electrodepositing

Fu, W., Zhao, L., Bai, M., Hu, B., & Qin, S. (2025) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2025.135577 · Cited by 1

Decoupling mass transfer steps in fluoride electrosorption kinetics using a Rotating Packed Electrode

Ruiz-Martinez, J. J., Morallón, E., Iturbe, F. F. R., Rangel-Mendez, J. R., & Cházaro‐Ruiz, L. F. (2025) · Journal of Water Process Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jwpe.2025.108890 · Cited by 1

High-Performance Fluoride Removal from Water Using MgO Nanoparticles Synthesized via DMF-NH4+ Co-Precipitation

Pérez-Tavares, J. A., Casado-Guerrero, R., Ramírez-de-Alba, D., González-Aguiñaga, E., Cardoso-Ávila, P. E., Saavedra-Arroyo, Q. E., & Patakfalvi, R. (2025) · Inorganics · doi:10.3390/inorganics13110370 · Cited by 1

Study of the Cathodic Catalytic Mechanisms of Microalgae-Based Microbial Fuel Cells

Montoya-Vallejo, C., Díaz, J. C. Q., & Fernández-Morales, F. J. (2026) · Catalysts · doi:10.3390/catal16020159 · Cited by 1

Free‐Standing Porous Conductive Carbon Foam Electrode for Capacitive Deionization‐Based Sustainable Water Purification

De, J., Singh, A. K., Saxena, S., & Shukla, S. (2026) · Advanced Sustainable Systems · doi:10.1002/adsu.202501224 · Cited by 1

Modulating Ti-O-Bi-based charge transport channels across Bi6O7/Ti3C2Tx interface for augmented targeted iodide ion removal via capacitive deionization

Feng, N., Fu, X., Liang, M., Ning, Y., Li, C., Fan, T., Zhang, H., Yao, W., Yuan, D., & Cui, J. (2026) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2026.177283 · Cited by 1

ZnO-templated coal-based porous carbon anode for enhanced bioelectrochemical treatment in microbial fuel cells

Zhou, Y., Ye, J., Feng, Q., & Xu, L. (2025) · Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids · doi:10.1016/j.jpcs.2025.113295

Piroliz yoluyla SMC atiklarinin geri dönüşümü ile otomotiv bileşenlerinin sürdürülebilir üretimi

Durmuş, B. (2025) · OpenMETU (Middle East Technical University)

Potential of Portulaca grandiflora ‐Derived Porous Material for the Efficient Removal of Fluoride From Contaminated Water and Its Real‐Time Application on Groundwater

Kashyap, P., Kaushal, J., Prabha, C., Bairagi, A. K., & Amin, M. K. (2026) · ChemistrySelect · doi:10.1002/slct.202504260

From commercial melamine foam to C-O-M coupled La-doped MgAl-borate LDH/nitrogen-doped carbon composite: a multipollutant adsorbent for wastewater remediation over a broad pH range

Tan, C., Miao, J., Liu, K., Zhao, A., Guo, X., & Qin, L. (2026) · Desalination · doi:10.1016/j.desal.2026.119867

Advanced Carbon-based Electrodes for Electrochemical Uranium Removal from Aqueous Solutions: Design, Functionalization, and Performance Insights

Zeng, L., 夏子茵, Chen, G., Wang, J., & Li, M. (2025) · The Global Environmental Engineers · doi:10.15377/2410-3624.2025.12.6

Modelling and Thermodynamic Analysis of the Adsorption of Amoxicillin and Imipramine on Aluminum-Pillared Clay

Sellaoui, L., Dhaouadi, F., Mechi, N., Mkacher, N. B. M., Sghaier, N., Ayachi, S., Bonilla‐Petriciolet, A., & Erto, A. (2026) · Water · doi:10.3390/w18050537

Study on Preparation of Nitrogen-Doped Carbon and Its Performance in Capacitive Deionization

刘, 曼. (2026) · Hans Journal of Nanotechnology · doi:10.12677/nat.2026.162007

Polydopamine-induced interfacial electronic reconstruction enables efficient NaCl electrosorption on a sludge-derived carbon electrode

Jiang, P., Yang, H., Lu, Y., Cao, W., Kang, X., He, F., Wang, Q., & Wang, S. (2026) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2026.138621

Heteroatom-driven chemical and structural transformations of activated carbon and their impact on capacitive deionization

Chaudhary, A. U. R., Müller, F., Li, S., Gallei, M., & Sherazi, T. A. (2026) · Desalination · doi:10.1016/j.desal.2026.120721

Dual-salt assisted one-step pyrolysis of bamboo toward hierarchical N-doped porous carbon for high-performance anti-fouling capacitive deionization in complex water matrices

Teng, X., Huakun, P., Zhang, G., Fan, Y., Chen, J., Zhang, H., Song, H., Liu, M., & Zhang, S. (2026) · Desalination · doi:10.1016/j.desal.2026.120799

Beyond current collection: unlocking CDI activity in graphite with ultrafast lasers

Qasim, M., & Alnaser, A. S. (2026) · Journal of Materials Chemistry A · doi:10.1039/d6ta06476k

Achieving high through-plane thermal conductivity and electrical insulation in BN/GNPs insulating PDMS materials with vertically constructed networks

Xia, Z., Huang, K., Tang, K., Cheng, C., & Wang, N. (2026) · Journal of Materials Science · doi:10.1007/s10853-026-12616-z

A comprehensive review on recently developed carbon based nanocomposites for capacitive deionization: From theory to practice

Oladunni, J., Zain, J. H., Hai, A., BANAT, F. A., Bharath, G., & Alhseinat, E. (2018) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2018.06.046 · Cited by 230

Review on carbon-based composite materials for capacitive deionization

Liu, Y., Nie, C., Liu, X., Xu, X., Sun, Z., & Pan, L. (2015) · RSC Advances · doi:10.1039/c4ra14447c · Cited by 393

Review on carbon-based electrode materials for application in capacitive deionization process

Thamilselvan, A., Nesaraj, A. S., & Noel, M. (2016) · International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology · doi:10.1007/s13762-016-1061-9 · Cited by 103

Frontiers of carbon materials as capacitive deionization electrodes

Li, Y., Chen, N., Li, Z., Shao, H., & Qu, L. (2020) · Dalton Transactions · doi:10.1039/d0dt00684j · Cited by 71

Carbon electrodes for capacitive deionization

Huang, Z.-H., Yang, Z., Kang, F., & Inagaki, M. (2017) · Journal of Materials Chemistry A · doi:10.1039/c6ta06733f · Cited by 372