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Photolytic production of hydrogen from water

US4367131A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 2, 1981
Grant dateJan 4, 1983
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S204/904
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The photodissociation of water into hydrogen gas is mediated by a catalytic dispersion of fine metal particles. This dispersion is stabilized by polymers of alkylene glycols which are adsorptive to said particles and which act as protective agents in solution.

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