| 摘要 |
An aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide is confined in a first chamber and separated from water contained in a second chamber by a membrane that allows hydrogen ions to pass there through. The membrane of the preferred embodiment is a perfluorosulfonic acid cation exchange membrane; however materials such as polymers, glass, ceramic or other material may be utilized herein. Oxygen gas, released from the hydrogen peroxide, is collected and directed by a conduit into the water in the second chamber. An electrical potential exists between one electrode that is immersed in the hydrogen peroxide and a second electrode that is immersed in the water. Excess water is drained (or overflows) as required from the second chamber and hydrogen peroxide can be added to and drained from the first chamber as required. The generation of hydrogen ions, and consequently the electrical energy, can be increased by adding a weak acid such as boric acid to the first chamber and simultaneous removing ions by an anionic exchange resin, or an anion exchange membrane.
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