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Patent landscape for biological hydrogen production
David B Levin, Simona Lubieniechi1
1Department of Biosystems Engineering, E2-376 EITC, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3T 5V6. levindb@ad.umanitoba.ca.
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|March 26, 2013
Summary
Renewable biohydrogen production from waste offers a sustainable energy solution. Analyzing patents is crucial for overcoming barriers to commercializing this green hydrogen technology.
Area of Science:
- Biotechnology
- Renewable Energy
- Environmental Science
Background:
- Biological hydrogen production research has grown substantially over the last decade.
- Renewable hydrogen from organic waste streams can reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Genetic engineering has improved hydrogen yields from microorganisms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the patent landscape for biological hydrogen production.
- To classify patents into key technological areas.
- To inform commercialization strategies for biohydrogen.
Main Methods:
- Searched Canadian and American patent databases for biological hydrogen production.
- Classified patents into three main categories: direct photolysis, dark fermentation, and process engineering.
- Analyzed patent trends and technological focus.
Main Results:
- Identified patents related to direct photolysis for biohydrogen.
- Cataloged patents concerning dark fermentation for biohydrogen production.
- Reviewed patents focused on process engineering for biological hydrogen.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the patent landscape is vital for advancing commercial biohydrogen production.
- Despite pilot successes, technical and economic barriers remain for industrial scale.
- Patent analysis provides insights into innovation and development in biohydrogen technology.
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