ELECTRODE FOR USE IN A DEIONIZATION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

摘要

An electrode for use in a deionization apparatus is provided and is formed of (1) at least one polymerization monomer selected from the group consisting of phenol, furfural alcohol, dihydroxy benzenes; trihydroxy benzenes; dihydroxy naphthalenes and trihydroxy naphthalnes and mixtures thereof; (2) a crosslinker; and (3) a catalyst; or reaction products thereof, together in a carbonized form that is free of a carbon fiber reinforcing agent.