Low energy electrochemical hydroxide system and method
US7790012B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 23, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P20/151
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A low-energy method and system of forming hydroxide ions in an electrochemical cell. On applying a low voltage across the anode and cathode, hydroxide ions form in the electrolyte containing the cathode, protons form at the anode but a gas e.g. chlorine or oxygen does not form at the anode.
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