Design and performance of electrochemical reactors for efficient synthesis and environmental treatment. Part 2. Typical reactors and their performance

Abstract

The power of the electrochemical reactor as a unit process is illustrated by data from laboratory, pilot and full-scale operations. The diversity of electrochemical methods and hardware is demonstrated by a consideration of mass transport in a parallel plate filterpress reactor, the removal of metals in rotating cylinder electrode reactors and the choice of electrode material for porous three-dimensional electrodes. Critical areas for further developments in this field are highlighted.