(under subclass 688) Subject matter in which a semipermeable solid barrier or diaphragm (e.g., ion exchange membrane, etc.) is used in the treatment of organic material; usually the barrier or diaphragm is placed between the electrodes in an electrolytic cell to provide separate compartments.
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746+, for electrolytic treatment of water, sewage, or other waste water using a membrane.
770, for electrolytic treatment of other nonmetallic inorganic material using a membrane.
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204, Chemistry: Electrical and Wave Energy,
450+, and particularly subclasses 518+ for electrophoretic or electro-osmotic barrier separation.