Study of Hydrogen-Fixing Microorganisms fo Closed Regenerating Biosystems

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Title
Study of Hydrogen-Fixing Microorganisms fo Closed Regenerating Biosystems
Date
1964
Index Abstract
Not Available
Photo Quality
Not Needed
Report Number
AMRL TDR 64-35
Creator
Canfield, James H.
Lechtman, Max D.
Corporate Author
Magna Corporation
Laboratory
Biomedical Laboratory
Extent
98
Identifier
AD0603595
Access Rights
OTS
Distribution Classification
1
Contract
AF 33(657)-9633
DoD Project
7164
DoD Task
716405
DTIC Record Exists
No
Distribution Change Authority Correspondence
None
Distribution Conflict
No
Cover Price
2.25
Abstract
The feasibility of using hydrogen-oxidizing bacteria in conjunction with electrolysis to regenerate oxygen and foodstuff from carbon dioxide and water was investigated. Results showed that 75 liters of Hydrogenomonas eutropha culture can fix the CO2 and supply oxygen for one man. The cell yield is rich in proteins and deficient in carbohydrates and lipids for direct consumption by man. The feasibility of integrating the culture with the electrolysis was also investigated, with incompatibility of the bacteria with high salt content being the limiting factor. The ability of a hydrogen cathode to supply hydrogen to the culture was shown.
Report Availability
Full text available
Date Issued
1964-06
Provenance
RAF Centre of Aviation Medicine
Type
report
Format
1 online resource
Media
AMRLTDR64-035.pdf