Method for producing hydrogen and oxygen by use of algae

Patent · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:864951

Greenbaum, Elias ^[1]

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1. Oak Ridge, TN

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.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-26
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 4442211
• OSTI ID: 864951
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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