Photocatalytic Production of Hydrogen from Water and Texas Lignite Using a Platinized Titania Catalyst.

Abstract

Using a physical mixture of powdered Texas lignite and platinized titania in the presence of water vapor and ultraviolet light, we show that a catalytic reaction occurs at 23 C to form hydrogen and carbon dioxide. These results are contrasted with a recent electrochemical conversion process. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 15, 1980
Accession Number
ADA087364

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  • J. Michael White
  • Shinri Sato

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  • University of Texas at Austin

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  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

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  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Catalysts
  • Chemistry
  • Conversion
  • Governments
  • Hydrogen
  • Instructions
  • Military Research
  • Production
  • Security
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • Universities
  • Vapors
  • Virginia
  • Water Vapor

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