United States Patent: 7667343
As we've documented in many previous reports, one factor key to the conversion of our abundant Coal and our - - some say - - too abundant Carbon Dioxide into desired hydrocarbons via established and available processes is a ready supply of elemental, molecular Hydrogen.
Hydrogen can be supplied by involving H2O, whether in the form of liquid Water or Steam, in the reactions; but, such processes do require a larger input of energy than others, related, where elemental Hydrogen itself is available and can be utilized.
As we've documented in many previous reports, one factor key to the conversion of our abundant Coal and our - - some say - - too abundant Carbon Dioxide into desired hydrocarbons via established and available processes is a ready supply of elemental, molecular Hydrogen.
Hydrogen can be supplied by involving H2O, whether in the form of liquid Water or Steam, in the reactions; but, such processes do require a larger input of energy than others, related, where elemental Hydrogen itself is available and can be utilized.