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The Microbiological Production of Hydrogen

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It is organized to highlight the production of hydrogen from microalgae and fermentation bacteria. Hydrogen (H2) is being explored as a fuel for passenger vehicles. It can be used in fuel cell to power electric motors or burned in internal combustion engines (ICEs). It is an environmentally friendly fuel that has the potential to dramatically reduce our dependence on imported oil, but several significant challenges must be overcome before it can be widely used. Hydrogen produces no air pollutants or greenhouse gases when used in fuel cells; it produces only nitrogen oxides (NOx) when burned in ICEs. The authors have taken maximum interest to draw attentions of readers by illustrating impressive models on production of hydrogen by using the vast marine ecosystem as green energy power station.

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