| AEM | Anion exchange membrane |
| CEM | Cation exchange membrane |
| ED | Electrodialysis |
| HCC | High concentration compartment |
| IEM | Ion exchange membrane |
| LbL | Layer by layer |
| LCC | Low concentration compartment |
| NOM | Natural organic matter |
| Pd,max | Maximum power density |
| Rnon-omic | Non-ohmic resistance |
| Rohmic | Ohmic resistance |
| OCV | Open-circuit voltage |
| α | Permselectivity |
| Pd | Power density |
| RED | Reverse electrodialysis |
| RO | Reverse osmosis |
| SGP | Salinity gradient power |
| SWRO | Seawater reverse osmosis |
| Rstack | Stack resistance |