초록

Methods for conducting operation of an electrode arrangement are described. The methods generally concern use of an electrode reservoir containing both a first electrode and a secondary electrode. A system for practicing the methods is also provided.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method of operating an electrode system, the method including steps of:(a) providing a primary electrode system including:(i) a first reservoir including at least --one--first reservoir electrode and an electrolyte; and(ii) a second reservoir including at least --one--s

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method of operating an electrode system, the method including steps of:(a) providing a primary electrode system including:(i) a first reservoir including at least --one--first reservoir electrode and an electrolyte; and(ii) a second reservoir including at least --one--second reservoir electrode and an electrolyte; the second reservoir being spaced from the first reservoir;(b) providing a secondary electrode system including:(i) a secondary electrode, located within the first reservoir and isolated from direct electrical contact with the first reservoir electrode; and(ii) a companion electrode;(c) selectively operating the primary electrode system to provide electromotive movement of a species between a reservoir and a subject; and(d) selectively operating the secondary electrode system to generate a potential between the secondary electrode and the companion electrode, wherein the companion electrode is the at least one second reservoir electrode, such that an effect of electrochemical reactions involving the secondary electrode system on contents of the reservoir is different from that of the primary electrode system.