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Method for producing hydrogen and oxygen by use of algae

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OSTI ID:7158067
Efficiency of process for producing H[sub 2] by subjecting algae in an aqueous phase to light irradiation is increased by culturing algae which have 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. 3 figs.
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
Patent Number(s):
A; US 4442211
Application Number:
PPN: US 6-388872
OSTI ID:
7158067
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English