Portable Redox Therapy Cell Using UV Electrolysis Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing redox molecule production methods face challenges in controlling oxidation and reduction reactions, selecting suitable raw materials, and achieving precise concentration control, often requiring mechanical movement of water and complex processes.
Innovation Solution
A portable device using electrolysis in demineralised water with sodium chloride and UV light in a sealed container, without mechanical water movement, to produce redox molecules with adjustable concentrations, utilizing platinum electrodes and UV-C light for enhanced reaction efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If mechanical movement of water is used in electrolysis, then reaction efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies ultrasonic vibration to the electrolyte solution to enhance mass transfer and reaction efficiency without requiring mechanical movement of the water. The ultrasonic waves create cavitation and micro-turbulence that improve the electrolysis process, achieving high productivity while maintaining device simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces mechanical water movement systems with an electromagnetic field-based approach using ultrasonic waves. This substitution eliminates the need for pumps, valves, and mechanical agitation devices, thereby reducing device complexity while maintaining or improving reaction efficiency through acoustic field-induced mass transfer.
2Productivity
If UV light is added to accelerate reactions, then productivity is improved, but use of energy increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent optimizes the UV light parameters (wavelength, intensity, exposure time) to achieve maximum reaction acceleration with minimum energy input. By carefully selecting and controlling these parameters, the system achieves high productivity while minimizing energy consumption, transforming the UV irradiation process from an energy-intensive operation to an efficient catalytic enhancement.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The device achieves precise redox molecule concentrations, simplifies production, reduces complexity, and ensures stability and portability, suitable for therapeutic, cosmetic, and food applications.
Implementation Method 1
uses the technique of electrolysis in demineralised water with sodium chloride or standardised saline solution, combined with UVC light, to obtain redox molecules
Implementation Method 2
a type C ultraviolet light, which acts on the oxygen present between the two electrodes... increases the energy of oxygen, making it more reactive
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AI summary
The object of the invention is a portable device for redox therapy, which employs the technique of electrolysis in demineralised water with sodium chloride, along with ultraviolet light, in order to produce redox molecules with useful applications across various fields. It comprises a container (1) for the introduction of water with the amount of sodium chloride or saline solution, which contains electrodes (3) to carry out redox therapy by means of UV light radiation means (4).