20240025777. SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDOX POLYMER ELECTRODIALYSIS simplified abstract (THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS)
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDOX POLYMER ELECTRODIALYSIS
Organization Name
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
Inventor(s)
Nayeong Kim of Champaign IL (US)
Johannes Elbert of Urbana IL (US)
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDOX POLYMER ELECTRODIALYSIS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240025777 titled 'SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDOX POLYMER ELECTRODIALYSIS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a system for redox polymer electrodialysis, which involves the use of electrodes, membranes, and channels to facilitate the separation and accumulation of ions.
- The system includes a first electrode and a second electrode positioned opposite to each other.
- Two size-exclusion membranes are placed between the electrodes.
- An ion exchange membrane is positioned between the size-exclusion membranes, creating a feed channel and an accumulating channel.
- The redox channel, containing the first and second electrodes, is separated from the feed and/or accumulating channels by the size-exclusion membranes.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Water treatment: The system can be used for desalination and purification of water by selectively removing ions.
- Energy storage: It can be utilized in redox flow batteries for efficient energy storage and conversion.
- Chemical synthesis: The system can enable the separation and purification of specific ions in chemical reactions.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Selective ion separation: The system allows for the targeted removal or accumulation of specific ions, which is crucial in various applications.
- Efficient electrochemical processes: The design of the system enhances the efficiency of electrochemical reactions by providing separate channels for different processes.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved efficiency: The system enables more efficient separation and accumulation of ions compared to traditional methods.
- Selectivity: It allows for the selective removal or accumulation of specific ions, providing greater control over the process.
- Versatility: The system can be adapted for various applications, including water treatment, energy storage, and chemical synthesis.
Original Abstract Submitted
a system for redox polymer electrodialysis includes: a first electrode; a second electrode positioned in opposition to the first electrode; a pair of size-exclusion membranes positioned between the first and second electrodes; an ion exchange membrane positioned between the pair of size-exclusion membranes, the ion exchange membrane defining a feed channel and an accumulating channel between the size-exclusion membranes; and a redox channel containing the first and second electrodes and being separated from the feed and/or accumulating channels by the pair of size-exclusion membranes.
