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Title: Methods for producing hydrogen using nanoparticle-catalyst mixtures

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1600259
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Provided are compositions for and methods of producing hydrogen. For example, the compositions comprise nanocrystals, a catalyst, a source of electrons, and an aqueous medium. The nanocrystals, catalyst, aqueous medium, and, optionally, the source of electrons are present as a mixture. The methods produce hydrogen by exposing the compositions to electromagnetic radiation (e.g., solar flux).

Research Organization:
Univ. of Rochester, NY (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FG02-09ER16121; SC0002106
Assignee:
University of Rochester (Rochester, NY)
Patent Number(s):
10,471,409
Application Number:
14/439,304
OSTI ID:
1600259
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 11/05/2013
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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