NOVEL THREE-DIMENSIONAL ELECTRODE

摘要

The invention provides a working electrode for use in an individed electrochemical cell that is composed of at least one three-dimensional accordion pleated sheet member (C) having an open surface area of from zero to 50 %. Typically suitable materials include metal mesh and woven fibers. The invention also includes an undivided electrochemical cell, containing the novel working electrode. Finally, the invention includes a method for electrochemically treating a metals-containing hydrocarbon stream in an undivided electrochemical cell by contacting a metals-containing hydrocarbon stream with the novel pleated electrode. The invention has broad applicability for treating starting materials that produce electrochemically reversible (redox active) intermediates.