Electrolysis: processes – compositions used therein – and methods – Electrolytic synthesis – Preparing nonmetal element
Reexamination Certificate
2005-10-25
2008-03-04
Bell, Bruce F. (Department: 1745)
Electrolysis: processes, compositions used therein, and methods
Electrolytic synthesis
Preparing nonmetal element
C205S630000, C205S637000, C205S638000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07338590
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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Medforth Craig J.
Miller James E.
Shelnutt John A.
Wang Zhongchun
Ashby Carol I.
Bell Bruce F.
Sandia Corporation
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