The present invention is directed to a photolytic cell, and to a
photolytic artificial lung incorporating such a cell. The photolytic
artificial lung converts water to oxygen for blood absorption, regulates
pH, the removes carbon dioxide, and co-produces electrical power. The
photolytic artificial lung includes a photolytic cell where all of the
chemical reactions occur. Additionally, the present invention relates to
photolytically sensitive materials for oxygen generation. These materials
are useful for gas-free artificial lung and/or pulmonary capillary
fabrication. The photolytic cell disclosed herein can also be used to
direct chemical reactions in organs other than the lung.