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Carbon depolarized water electrolysis using the ferrous/ferric redox cycle as a mediator is discussed. Complete combustion of non-celulosic fuels by this process is not a realistic goal, though substantial voltage reduction over conventional water electrolysis can be achieved and unique by-product materials of possible upgraded value over feedstocks are produced.
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Clarke, R.L., Foller, P.C. & Wasson, A.R. The electrochemical production of hydrogen using a carbonaceous fuel as an anode depolarizer. J Appl Electrochem 18, 546–554 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01022249
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