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Method for producing hydrogen and oxygen by use of algae

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OSTI ID:6519355
Efficiency of process for producing H/sub 2/ by subjecting algae in an aqueous phase to light irradiation is increased by culturing algae which has been bleached during a first period of irradiation in a culture medium in an aerobic atmosphere until it has regained color and then subjecting this algae to a second period of irradiation wherein hydrogen is produced at an enhanced rate.
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy
Patent Number(s):
US 4442192
OSTI ID:
6519355
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English