Title: Solar energy conversion by photoelectrochemical processes
Abstract: The basic principles of conversion of solar energy by photoelectrochemical methods are reviewed. A distinction is made between systems used for conversion into electrical energy and those which are applicable for the production of chemical fuel. Besides photogalvanic cells, the main emphasis is put on semiconductor/electrolyte/metal-devices. The various mechanisms involved in these cells, the conversion efficiencies and the stability of the components are discussed in terms of energy schemes. The properties of these systems are compared with those of pure solid state devices. As far as the photolytic decomposition of water for the production of chemical fuel is concerned, the photoelectrochemical reactions in heterogeneous systems are briefly compared with purely photochemical processes in homogeneous solutions. Various conclusions are made concerning the applicability of the systems discussed in this paper.
Publication Year: 1980
Publication Date: 1980-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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