Electrolysis: processes – compositions used therein – and methods – Electrolytic material treatment – Organic
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-18
2011-01-18
Phasge, Arun S (Department: 1795)
Electrolysis: processes, compositions used therein, and methods
Electrolytic material treatment
Organic
C205S742000, C205S751000, C205S628000, C205S637000, C205S639000, C204S242000, C204S275100, C204S276000, C204S278000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07871508
ABSTRACT:
A mediated electrochemical oxidation process and apparatus are used to process biological and organic materials to provide hydrogen and oxygen for use as fuel in numerous types of equipment. Waste materials are introduced into an apparatus for contacting the waste with an electrolyte containing the oxidized form of one or more reversible redox couples, at least one of which is produced electrochemically by anodic oxidation at the anode of an electrochemical cell. The oxidized species of the redox couples oxidize the organic waste molecules and are themselves converted to their reduced form, whereupon they are reoxidized and the redox cycle continues until all oxidizable waste species have undergone the desired degree of oxidation. The entire process takes place at temperatures to avoid any possible formation of either dioxins or furans. The oxidation process may be enhanced by the addition of ultrasonic energy and/or ultraviolet radiation.
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Bremer Bruce W.
Carson Roger W.
Creighton Wray James
Narasimhan Meera P.
Phasge Arun S
Scimist, Inc.
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