ELECTROLYTIC PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLED OXIDATION/REDUCTION IN AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS

摘要

Other physical forms and additives for the modified ion exchange material (16) can be used in the packed bed electrolytic reactor (10), including powdered ion exchange materials (16) and solid membranes containing the modified ion exchange materials. Direct contact with only one electrode, the anode (12) for oxidation, and the cathode (14) for reduction, is required for the modified ion exchange resin (16), instead of with both electrodes (12, 14). Superior performance is also demonstrated for bipolar operation of the electrolytic reactor in comparison to monopolar operation. Preferably, the polarity of the electrodes (12, 14) is reversed every 1 to 60 minutes. Finally, other point of use applications are disclosed for the electrolytic reactor (10) and process, including sanitization and sterilization, such as useful in the medical, dental and veterinary industries, food and animal disinfection, bacteria control and waste treatment.