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Title: Electrodialysis operation with buffer solution

Abstract

A new method for improving the efficiency of electrodialysis (ED) cells and stacks, in particular those used in chemical synthesis. The process entails adding a buffer solution to the stack for subsequent depletion in the stack during electrolysis. The buffer solution is regenerated continuously after depletion. This buffer process serves to control the hydrogen ion or hydroxide ion concentration so as to protect the active sites of electrodialysis membranes. The process enables electrodialysis processing options for products that are sensitive to pH changes.

Inventors:
 [1];  [2];  [3]
  1. Naperville, IL
  2. Orland Park, IL
  3. Crete, IL
Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
1013693
Patent Number(s):
7632387
Application Number:
US Patent Application 10/824,741
Assignee:
Uchicago Argonne, LLC (Chicago, IL)
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B01 - PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL B01D - SEPARATION
DOE Contract Number:  
W-31-109-ENG-38
Resource Type:
Patent
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
37 INORGANIC, ORGANIC, PHYSICAL, AND ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY

Citation Formats

Hryn, John N, Daniels, Edward J, and Krumdick, Greg K. Electrodialysis operation with buffer solution. United States: N. p., 2009. Web.
Hryn, John N, Daniels, Edward J, & Krumdick, Greg K. Electrodialysis operation with buffer solution. United States.
Hryn, John N, Daniels, Edward J, and Krumdick, Greg K. Tue . "Electrodialysis operation with buffer solution". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1013693.
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