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Ion-exchange membranes reinforced with non-woven carbon fibers

US4505797A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 24, 1983
Grant dateMar 19, 1985
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Expiry dateMar 24, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2323/30
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention is directed to electrodialysis, electrochemical membrane cells and particularly to components comprising the ion-exchange membranes. These membranes are fabricated containing a reinforcing structure comprised of non-woven carbon fibers derived for example from carbonized polyacrylonitrile. The membranes so produced have a low D.C. electrical resistance (increased conductivity) which enables electrodialysis to be performed more economically.

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