A flow-through filter electrolyzer (often formally called a Reactive Electrochemical Membrane or REM system) is a hybrid technology that merges physical membrane filtration with electrochemistry. In this architecture, the filter itself is the electrode. Instead of just trapping contaminants like a conventional sieve, an electrical current is applied directly to the porous membrane, allowing it to actively destroy pollutants or drive chemical conversions as the fluid passes through the micro-pores.

When water or a liquid reactant is forced through an electrified porous filter, three distinct processes occur simultaneously: (1) Physical Size Exclusion: Just like a standard ultrafiltration membrane, the physical pores of the matrix block suspended solids, bacteria, and large molecules from passing through. (2) In-Pore Electrochemical Degradation: The fluid is forced through the tight confines of the electrified pores, the mass-transport limitation is practically eliminated. Dissolved micro-pollutants (like PFAS, pharmaceuticals, or heavy metals) are forced into direct contact with the catalyst surface, where they are either directly oxidized or destroyed by highly reactive hydroxyl radicals ('OH) generated from the water. (3) In-Situ Anti-Fouling (Self-Cleaning): Traditional filters inevitably clog (foul) with organic sludge, requiring system shutdowns for chemical backwashing. An electrified filter actively prevents fouling. The localized generation of microscopic gas bubbles (typically O2 at the anode or H2 at the cathode) physically scours the pore walls, while electrostatic repulsion pushes charged organic matter away from the surface.

Standard membrane materials (like polymer-based PTFE or nylon) are insulators and cannot conduct electricity. Conversely, standard metal meshes will rapidly corrode when subjected to anodic voltages. Therefore, flow-through filter electrolyzers rely on advanced conductive materials: (1) Carbon Nanotube (CNT) Networks: Often used as highly porous, conductive cathodic filters. They are excellent for simultaneously adsorbing complex organic molecules and electrochemically reducing them. (2) Magnéli Phase Titanium Oxides (Ti4O7): This is a specialized, substoichiometric ceramic. It possesses the electrical conductivity of carbon but is highly resistant to oxidation, making it an ideal porous anode for generating extreme oxidizing conditions. (3) Sintered Metal Sponges: Porous titanium or nickel foams coated with catalytic layers (like mixed metal oxides or Boron-Doped Diamond) to provide structural rigidity and high surface area.

Part Number	CEEWTFTFE (C-EEWT-FTFE)
Structure/Components	Current Collector/Flow Channel: one piece of SS316L or Ti, or graphite plate. Flow-through diameter: 2 cm Electrode frame thickness: 2 mm Electrode Gasket: HDPE Tubing Connection: Barbed hose fitting (connecting tube I.D. 4 mm. O.D. 6 mm)  M4 tighten screw (6 pieces)
Assembling Diagram
Flow Pump (Optional)	The flow pump can be supplied upon request
Electrolyzer Stack (Optional)	The flow-through filter-press electrolzyer stack with multiple cells can be supplied upon request. Please inform us the plate dimension and cell numbers (up to 18) for customization.
Note	The cell components should be thoroughly cleaned and dried after use.