Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Micro-organism – tissue cell culture or enzyme using process... – Preparing element or inorganic compound except carbon dioxide
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-13
2007-02-13
Prouty, Rebecca E. (Department: 1652)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Micro-organism, tissue cell culture or enzyme using process...
Preparing element or inorganic compound except carbon dioxide
C435S069200, C435S183000, C435S257200, C435S320100, C435S440000, C435S471000, C536S023200, C536S024500
Reexamination Certificate
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ABSTRACT:
Sustained hydrogen production is obtained by the culturing of a genetically-modified algae, where the ability of the chloroplasts to intake sulfate is reduced or eliminated compared to wild-type algae. The alga is cultured in a sealed environment in a liquid or solid medium that contains sulfur, and hydrogen is generated continuously. Alternatively, the algae may be cultured in the presence of bacteria that also produce hydrogen gas. The hydrogen produced can be collected and used as a clean energy source.
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Melis Anastasios
Wintz Hsu-Ching Chen
Bozicevic Karl
Bozicevic Field & Francis LLP
Prouty Rebecca E.
Raghu Ganapathirama
The Regents of the University of California
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