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Process for the electrochemical decontamination of water polluted by pathogenic germs with peroxide formed in situ

US4619745A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 10, 1984
Grant dateOct 28, 1986
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Expiry dateOct 10, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC02F2303/04
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process is disclosed for the electrochemical decontamination of polluted water in a cell containing a porous cathode in the presence of oxygen. The oxygen is reduced in the presence of the cathode and the electro-reduction products are themselves used as depollution agents in the polluted water.

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