Patent ID: 8568573
Filing Date: 2013-10-29
Classification: C02F,C25B,Y02W

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for removing or reducing the level of contaminants in a solution comprising: a structure, the structure comprising a first sidewall and a second sidewall, a structure cover, and spaced-apart electrode structural support members extending between the first sidewall and the second sidewall; the structure cover defining apertures with sleeves provided therein that extend into a space between the spaced-apart electrode structural support members; the spaced-apart electrode structural support members each having at least one photoelectrode and at least one counterelectrode provided thereon; wherein the photoelectrode comprises a primarily titanium foil support with a layer of titanium dioxide provided thereon; and wherein the photoelectrode and counterelectrode are each coupled to a respective terminal adapted to be electrically coupled to a power supply.