Resources & Updates
Radical transparency — YouTube updates, open-source docs, research notes, and tools
📺 YouTube Updates
We post regular video updates on YouTube — sharing progress, lessons learned, process demos, and transparent looks at what’s working (and what isn’t). Subscribe to follow along in real time. We don’t just share the wins — we share the failures and what we learned from them.
Cell builds
Timelapse walkthroughs of full cell construction from start to finish
XRF Analysis
Real-time X-ray fluorescence demonstration videos with actual results
Experiments
Leaching and plating experiments — including what failed and why
Tutorials
Membrane fabrication step-by-step guides
Real Numbers
Full results transparency — actual yields, timings, and costs
⚙️ Open-Source Documentation
Ion Exchange Membrane Repository
Our off-the-shelf ion exchange membrane design is freely available on GitHub. This includes the formulation, fabrication steps, and recommended materials. Fork it, adapt it, improve it.
🛒 Recommended Materials
These are the exact materials we use to fabricate our ion exchange membranes. Purchasing through these Amazon affiliate links supports our open-source research at no extra cost to you.
🔩 Fiberglass
The base substrate for the membrane structure.
🧪 Resin
Ion exchange resin for membrane functionality.
🔧 PVC Cement
For cell body assembly and sealing.
⚙️ Grinder
For resin grinding and membrane housing prep.
📐 Plastic Sheet
For membrane housing construction.
Disclosure: These are Amazon affiliate links. Rowow LLC may earn a small commission if you purchase through them, at no extra cost to you. We only recommend materials we actually use.