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Simultaneous production of hydrogen and oxygen from water

US4382846A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 7, 1982
Grant dateMay 10, 1983
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Expiry dateMay 7, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S204/911
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for the simultaneous production of hydrogen and oxygen from water by the visible light irradiation of a water solution containing photosensitizer, an electron relay and a suitable combination of redox catalysts.

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