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Water-splitting using photocatalytic porphyrin-nanotube composite devices

US7338590B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 25, 2005
Grant dateMar 4, 2008
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Expiry dateAug 30, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E60/36
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for generating hydrogen by photocatalytic decomposition of water using porphyrin nanotube composites. In some embodiments, both hydrogen and oxygen are generated by photocatalytic decomposition of water.

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