Abstract: A textured water-splitting membrane comprises an anion exchange layer abutting a cation exchange layer to form a heterogeneous water-splitting interface therebetween, and a textured surface having a pattern of texture features comprising spaced apart peaks and valleys. The membranes can also have an integral spacer on the membrane. A cartridge can be fabricated with a plurality of the membranes for use in an electrochemical cell. The electrochemical cell can be part of an electrochemical ion exchange system.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 26, 2004
Date of Patent:
June 14, 2011
Assignee:
Emporia Capital Funding LLC
Inventors:
John Hawkins, Eric Nyberg, George Kayser