Structured material for the production of hydrogen

Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus – product – and – Having living matter – e.g. – microorganism – etc.

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C429S010000

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ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides composite biological devices that include biological material as an integral component thereof. The devices can be used for producing hydrogen gas, for example.

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