Carbonate thermochemical cycle for the production of hydrogen

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2007-10-19

2010-02-23

Langel, Wayne (Department: 1793)

Chemistry of inorganic compounds

Hydrogen or compound thereof

Elemental hydrogen

C423S438000, C423S593100, C423S594150, C423S648100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07666387

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a thermochemical method for the production of hydrogen from water. The method includes reacting a multi-valent metal oxide, water and a carbonate to produce an alkali metal-multi-valent metal oxide compound, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen.

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