Methods for producing hydrogen using nanoparticle-catalyst mixtures
US10471409B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 5, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/36
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
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).
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