Electrodes for cost-effective bio-electrochemical systems
AssigneeCambrian Innovation, Inc.
InventorsMatthew Silver, Justin Buck, Casey Chartier, Mark Barosky, James Ryan Hawkins, Zhen Huang, Quynh Anh Le Tran, Tzipora Wagner
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Abstract
An electrode for use in bio-electrochemical systems is described, including: a substantially planar electrode material; a frame comprising a non-conductive substance; and one or more first conductive substances linked or secured to the frame. Bio-electrochemical systems, racks for inserting the electrode, and methods of using the racks are also described.
Claims15
A bio-electrochemical system, comprising:
- at least one reactor chamber consisting of:
- one or more hydraulic distribution elements and one or more fluid-collection elements;
- a rack disposed within the reactor chamber and comprising one or more securing mechanisms, wherein one of the one or more securing mechanisms comprises a plurality of slotted grooves;
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- a plurality of working electrodes and a plurality of counter electrodes in the reactor chamber, each of the working and counter electrodes being removable and (i) each individually and vertically positioned parallel to an input of wastewater such that the wastewater flows vertically over each electrode, and (ii) each individually disposed in one of the plurality of slotted grooves in the rack to secure the electrodes.
A bio-electrochemical system, comprising:
- at least one reactor chamber consisting of:
- a gas injection manifold;
- a rack disposed within the reactor chamber and comprising one or more securing mechanisms, wherein one of the one or more securing mechanisms comprises a plurality of slotted grooves;
- and
- a plurality of working electrodes and a plurality of counter electrodes in the reactor chamber, each of the working and counter electrodes being removable and (i) each individually and vertically positioned parallel to an input of wastewater such that the wastewater flows vertically over each electrode, and (ii) each individually disposed in one of the plurality of slotted grooves in the rack to secure the electrodes.
A bio-electrochemical system, comprising:
- at least one reactor chamber consisting of:
- features for reference electrode installation;
- a rack disposed within the reactor chamber and comprising one or more securing mechanisms, wherein one of the one or more securing mechanisms comprises a plurality of slotted grooves;
- and
- a plurality of working electrodes and a plurality of counter electrodes in the reactor chamber, each of the working and counter electrodes being removable and (i) each individually and vertically positioned parallel to an input of wastewater such that the wastewater flows vertically over each electrode, and (ii) each individually disposed in one of the plurality of slotted grooves in the rack to secure the electrodes.
A bio-electrochemical system, comprising:
- at least one reactor chamber consisting of:
- one or more sensors for collecting system information;
- a rack disposed within the reactor chamber and comprising one or more securing mechanisms, wherein one of the one or more securing mechanisms comprises a plurality of slotted grooves;
- and
- a plurality of working electrodes and a plurality of counter electrodes in the reactor chamber, each of the working and counter electrodes being removable and (i) each individually and vertically positioned parallel to an input of wastewater such that the wastewater flows vertically over each electrode, and (ii) each individually disposed in one of the plurality of slotted grooves in the rack to secure the electrodes.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.