| abstract |
In the packed bed electrolysis reactor (10), other physical types and additives can be used for the improved ion exchange material (16). The packed bed electrolysis reactor includes a powdered ion exchange material (16) and a solid membrane containing the improved ion exchange material. The improved ion exchange resin (16) needs to be in direct contact only with one electrode, the anode (12) for oxidation and the cathode (14) for reduction, rather than both electrodes (12, 14). In electrolysis reactors, it has also been proven that bipolar operation has better performance than monopolar operation. Preferably, the polarity of the electrodes (12, 14) is reversed every 1 to 60 minutes. Finally, other applications for the electrolytic reactor (10) and the process are disclosed. For example, sterilization and sterilization effective in the medical, dental and veterinary industries, disinfection of food and animals, bacterial control and waste disposal. |