PHOTOLYTIC CELL FOR PROVIDING PHYSIOLOGICAL GAS EXCHANGE

摘要

The present invention is directed to a photolytic cell (16), and to a photolytic artificial lung (10) incorporating such a cell (16). The photolyt ic artificial lung (10) converts water to oxygen for blood absorption, regulate s pH, removes carbon dioxide, and co-produces electrical power. The photolytic artificial lung (10) includes a photolytic cell (16) where all of the chemic al reactions occur. Additionally, the present invention relates to photolytical ly sensitive materials for oxygen generation. These materials are useful for ga s- free artificial lung fabrication. The photolytic cell (16) disclosed herein can also be used to direct chemical reactions in organs other than the lung. It can also be used to maintain breathing air in confined systems.