METHODS AND DEVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF FLUIDS

摘要

The present invention provides electrodes for transferring a charge comprising a plurality of members for making electrical contact. The electrodes are suitable for treating aqueous, substantially aqueous and nonaqueous fluids including wastewater, solvents and gases. Water maybe treated using the electrodes to provide higher dissolved oxygen or lower levels of contaminants after treatment. Furthermore, the electrodes may be useful in precipitation reactions such as electrowinning methods. The electrodes may also be capable of altering biological characteristics of organisms such as algae and bacteria.

主权项

1. An electrode for a half cell for transferring a charge comprising:
a) an electrically conductive sheet material being cut into a plurality of tabs of regular morphology to form a plurality of members, wherein each of the member tapers towards an end and terminates to a point or an apex across a plane (A) to form a triangle, wherein the apex of the triangle has a low cross-sectional area, wherein the low cross-sectional area of the apex is less than that of a wire of gauge of about 0000000; b) the plurality of members having regular morphology are arranged in a fashion wherein each member is pushed to extend above or below a plane of the sheet material; and c) the plurality of members are used for making an electrical contact with an electrolyte, wherein the electrolyte flows continuously from a base of the plurality of members toward the point or the apex of each triangle, wherein the base of the plurality of members having low electrokinetic activity and the apex of the plurality of members having intense electrokinetic activity.