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System and method for renewable resource production, for example, hydrogen production by microbial electrolysis, fermentation, and/or photosynthesis

  • US 9,040,012 B2
  • Filed: 02/14/2011
  • Issued: 05/26/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/17/2009
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A process for producing carbon or hydrogen from a water-based solution comprising:

  • collecting solar energy at least part of which is received by a reaction zone, the reaction zone including a carbon source and a microorganism to promote production of said carbon or said hydrogen from said water-based solution, wherein said reaction zone includes an electrode surface capable of enhancing growth of said microorganism;

    anaerobically digesting said carbon source in said reaction zone; and

    dissociating at least a portion of said water-based solution into at least hydrogen and another substance by electrolysis.

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