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US 10,883,187 B2Granted
Electrochemical method and apparatus for forming a vacuum in a sealed enclosure
AssigneeAtmospherix LLC
InventorDaniel A. Scherson
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Abstract
An apparatus for forming a vacuum in a sealed enclosure through an electrochemical reaction includes an electrochemical cell comprising a cathode and an anode supported on a solid electrolyte. The solid electrolyte is a Li-ion non-volatile electrolyte containing a dissolved metal salt. The cathode is constructed of a material with which lithium is known to form alloys. The anode is constructed of a lithium-ion containing material. The cell is operable to expose lithium metal on the cathode.
Claims19
An apparatus for consuming gases, comprising:
- an electrochemical cell comprising a cathode and an anode supported on a solid electrolyte;
- a power supply connected to the electrochemical cell;
- an actuator connected to the power supply;
- wherein the actuator is operable to cause the power supply to provide power to operate the electrochemical cell;
- wherein the electrochemical cell when operated causes the electrodeposition of a reactive metal on the cathode;
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- wherein the cathode is exposed to the gases so that the reactive metal can react with and consume the gases.
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