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Hydrogen Production from Algal Pathways

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Glossary

Algae:

Diverse and large group of photosynthetic and aquatic organisms ranging from unicellular to multicellular. They have no true stems, roots and leaves.

Autotrophic:

An organism that has a capability to produce energy-containing organic compounds from simple substance, generally by using sunlight as an energy source.

Chemical looping:

Novel technology that can provide the means of converting fuel to heat and provide CO2 separation with high energy efficiency.

Combined cycle:

Combination of two or more thermodynamic cycles that work from the same source of heat and convert it into mechanical energy. Practically, it is a combination of a gas turbine (Brayton cycle) and a steam turbine (Rankine cycle) for power generation.

Exergy:

The maximum available work that can be used through a process that brings the system into equilibrium with the environment. It represents the quality of energy.

Gasification:

Process that converts fossil or organic-based carbonaceous materials into...

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Aziz, M., Zaini, I.N. (2019). Hydrogen Production from Algal Pathways. In: Lipman, T., Weber, A. (eds) Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Production. Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology Series. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-7789-5_958

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