BIOCHEMICAL FUEL CELL
Abstract
The experimental investigation of microorganisms capable of producing hydrogen for fuel cell use is described. Analytical procedures, based on gas chromatography, were developed and refined to the point that a reliable technique for the determination of H2, O2, N2, and CO2 in microquantities is now in operation. The microorganisscherichia coli, Aerobacter aerogenes, Aerobacter cloacae, Serratia kielensis (kiliensis), Clostridium butyricum, Clostridium butylicum, Pseudomonas sp (strain G4A), and others, were investigated utilizing various substrates. Of the organisms studied, E. coli, A. aerogenes, A. cloacae, and Pseudomonas sp (strain G4A) appeared to produce more gas than the others examined. These organisms utilized certain substrates more readily than others, producing more gas with a higher percentage of hydrogen. E. coli produced more gas from glucose and maltose than from the other substrates tested. Aerobacter cloacae produced greater hydrogen yields from arabinose and galactose. Pseudomonas sp (strain G4A) under anaerobic growth conditions produced greater hydrogen yields from glucose and formate. Aerobacter aerogenes produced a greater amount of gas (hydrogen) when incubated with fructose and maltose than with the other substrates studied.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0403880
Entities
People
- G. C. Blanchard
- P. S. May
- R. T. Foley
Organizations
- Melpar