BIO-ELECTROCHEMICAL SYSTEMS
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Abstract
The present invention provides bio-electrochemical systems having various configurations for the treatment of water, wastewater, gases, and other biodegradable matter. In one aspect, the invention provides bio-electrochemical systems configured for treating wastewater while generating multiple outputs. In another aspect, the invention provides bio-electrochemical systems configured for improving the efficiency of electrodialysis removal systems. In yet another aspect, the invention provides bio-electrochemical systems configured for use in banks and basins.
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39 Claims
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- 21. A bio-electrochemical system comprising an anode, at least two cathodes, and electrogenic bacteria, and capable of producing water, hydrogen, methane, and electricity.
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26. A bio-electrochemical system comprising:
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an aqueous chamber comprising at least one anode and at least one cathode; a gaseous chamber separate from the aqueous chamber and comprising at least one cathode, wherein the at least one anode is electrically coupled to both the cathode disposed in the aqueous chamber and the cathode disposed in the gaseous chamber; and at least one electrogenic microbe disposed in the aqueous chamber. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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36. A bio-electrochemical system comprising:
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an aqueous chamber comprising a first and a second anode and at least one cathode, wherein the first anode is electrically coupled to the cathode disposed in the aqueous chamber; a gaseous chamber separate from the aqueous chamber and comprising at least one cathode, wherein the second anode is electrically coupled to the cathode disposed in the gaseous chamber; and at least one electrogenic microbe disposed in the aqueous chamber. - View Dependent Claims (37, 38, 39)
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