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Self contained is also different than self sufficient. With a lot of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, all you need is a good energy supply, then oxygen is easy.

(A similar example, some submarines use electrolysis for oxygen)



As far as I knew, the submarine air "metabolism" was chemical in nature: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemical_oxygen_generator#Uses


(At least some) Nuclear subs use electrolysis:

http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/treadwell-supplies-oxyge...




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