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Intercalation-based materials and processes for softening water

US11597661B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 2019
Grant dateMar 7, 2023
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Expiry dateJun 28, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A20/131
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A device for removing ions from a flow of water includes a first electrode and a counter-electrode opposite the first electrode in the flow of water. The first electrode contains at least one material which is capable of intercalating one or both of Mg2+ and Ca2+ ions in the flow of water. The counter-electrode can include a material capable of binding to anions in the flow of water.

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