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Biophotolysis, Hydrogen Production and Algal Culture Technology

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Hydrogen Energy System

Part of the book series: NATO ASI Series ((NSSE,volume 295))

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In this essay the importance and place of biophotolysis in the hydrogen energy system is described. The biophotolysis of water is achieved by two biochemical processes carried out by the activity of chlorophyl containing reaction centres coupled to hydrogenase and nitrogenase. Microalgae belonging to the classes Chlorophyceae and Cyanophyceae can produce molecular hydrogen by the decomposition of water using solar energy. Among Anoxyphotobacteria organisms of the families Chromatiaceae and Chlorobiaceae are also used for the bioengineering development of biophotolysis. A review is presented of the organisms and the processes involved in the context of their applications for algal culture technology.

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Skulberg, O.M. (1995). Biophotolysis, Hydrogen Production and Algal Culture Technology. In: Yürüm, Y. (eds) Hydrogen Energy System. NATO ASI Series, vol 295. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-0111-0_8

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