Document Type

Patent

Publication Date

June 2010

Patent Number

7736791

Abstract

The invention describes a current generating cell device, which uses concentration gradients to create the electric flux. The cell is preferably defined by the use of a porous separator or bi-polar membrane to effect ion separation. In addition, an ion-exchange resin or other conductivity enhancement method may be present in one or both compartments to enhance the ion flow characteristics. In addition, the use of the ion-exchange resin or other conductivity enhancement method may also be used in combination with conventional two-membrane systems.

Application Number

10/904,658

Assignees

University of South Florida

Filing Date

11/22/2004

Primary/U.S. Class

429/51

Share

COinS