The word
"photoelectrochemical" refers to a process or device that involves the interaction of light (photo) and electricity (electrochemical). It describes the conversion of light energy into electrical energy or the study of the chemical reactions that occur when both light and electricity are involved.
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The authors first present the analytic equations and solutions for the limiting efficiencies of
photoelectrochemical water - splitting devices based on the ultimate limits of device physics as well as two more realistic scenarios based on currently achievable material and device parameters.
«Bismuth vanadate has been widely regarded as a promising material
for photoelectrochemical water splitting, in part because of its low cost and high stability against corrosion,» said Cui, an associate professor of photon science at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.
Fountaine, K. T. & Atwater, H. A. Mesoscale modeling
of photoelectrochemical devices: light absorption and carrier collection in monolithic, tandem, Si vertical bar WO3 microwires.
Researchers at the US Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have developed a method which boosts the longevity of high - efficiency photocathodes
in photoelectrochemical water - splitting devices.
Abstract: The research effort in mesoporous p - type semiconductors is increasing due to their potential application in
photoelectrochemical energy conversion devices.
Al plasmonic structures fabricated using nanoimprint lithography combine scalability, manufacturability and low cost materials to enable efficient
photoelectrochemical hydrogen productions.
Fountaine, K. T., Lewerenz, H. J. & Atwater, H. A. Interplay of light transmission and catalytic exchange current in
photoelectrochemical systems.
Toward this end, many researchers have been working to develop functional, efficient and economical methods to split water into hydrogen, a clean fuel, and oxygen using
photoelectrochemical solar cells (PECs).
Essentially, they created what is known as a quantum
dot photoelectrochemical cell that catalytically achieved quantum efficiency for hydrogen gas production exceeding 100 % — in the case of their experiments an efficiency approaching 114 %.
A 2013 book
on photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting developed by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) PEC hydrogen production working group was one of the top 25 % most downloaded eBooks in the SpringerLink eBook Collection in 2016.
(Invited) Recent Progress in Fundamental
Photoelectrochemical Studies Relevant to New Low - Cost Designs for Z - Scheme Solar Water Splitting Reactors.
about Computational Materials Diagnostics and Optimization of Photoelectrochemical Devices
This capability involves characterizing semiconductors
using photoelectrochemical (PEC) methods to measure their bulk and interfacial properties to determine their suitability for photoelectrolysis.
After moving to Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, he has been working on scientific problems that are relevant for energy storage and conversion technologies such
as photoelectrochemical (PEC) hydrogen production.
A key objective of work in the program is to develop a knowledge foundation of structure - function relationships for
photoelectrochemical layers that allows for prediction and control of transport phenomena in macroscopic solar - fuel generation systems.
But Gamelin and his team thought they could bring down the costs by incorporating some of that photovoltaic technology in Nocera's water - splitting device, creating a so -
called photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitter.
In this proof - of - concept study, the researchers provide insights into the unique behavior of polyaniline obtained
from photoelectrochemical measurements and adsorption studies, together with spectroscopic data.
«Apart from these technical qualities, as a polymer, polyaniline can also be easily made into fabrics and films that adapt to roofs or curved surfaces to create the large surface areas needed for
photoelectrochemical reduction, eliminating the need for expensive and dangerous solar concentrators,» Rajeshwar added.
The promise of generating renewable energy from sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water can be realized through the discovery of efficient and
robust photoelectrochemical (PEC) cell materials, specifically photoanodes.
The comparison of theoretical and experimental results motivates researchers to conduct additional higher - accuracy calculations and measurements that yield a more complete understanding of the materials and how their structure and composition lead to
remarkable photoelectrochemical performance.
Several promising earth - abundant low band - gap TMO compounds with desirable band edge energies and electrochemical stability are identified by our computational efforts and then synergistically evaluated using high - throughput synthesis and
photoelectrochemical screening techniques by our experimental collaborators at Caltech.
Monolithic Photoelectrochemical Device for Water Splitting with 19 % Efficiency Wen - Hui Cheng, Matthias H. Richter, Matthias May, Jens Ohlmann, David Lackner, Frank Dimroth, Thomas Hannappel, Harry Atwater, Hans - Joachim Lewerenz
Monolithically Integrated Thin - Film / Silicon Tandem Photoelectrodes for High Efficiency and
Stable Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting, Zitian Mi, University of Michigan
Protective Catalyst Systems on III - V and Si - Based Semiconductors for Efficient,
Durable Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting Devices, Thomas Jaramillo, Stanford University
This project seeks to develop methods for orienting, assembling, and interconnecting nanoscale functional assemblies containing catalysts, light absorbers, and support matrices, into fully
functional photoelectrochemical systems.
Hydrogen, which is the simplest form of energy carrier, can be generated renewably with solar energy
through photoelectrochemical water splitting or by photovoltaic (PV)-- driven electrolysis.
Researchers at the Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have made advances toward
affordable photoelectrochemical (PEC) production of hydrogen.
Scientists at the US Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have developed a proof - of -
principle photoelectrochemical cell (PEC) capable of capturing excess photon energy normally lost to generating heat.
This career has included tenures at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Sunpower Incorporated, the NASA Glenn Research Center, and the Hawai'i Natural Energy Institute, where his pioneering research in the field of
photoelectrochemical hydrogen production has earned world recognition.
Specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to: nano - enabled PV devices containing nanostructured semiconductors, plasmonic materials, photonic structures, or conducting polymers; earth - abundant and environmentally benign materials for photovoltaic devices; photocatalytic or
photoelectrochemical processes for the splitting of water into H2 gas, or for the reduction of CO2 to liquid or gaseous fuels.
Featured: Energy Conversion Considerations in Solar -
Driven Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting and Carbon Dioxide Reduction J. W. Ager
Nonetheless, this dramatic increase in quantum yield realized with a uniquely innovative lead sulfide quantum
dot photoelectrochemical device is an important development in several ways, and as such is a product of Yan's long - standing interest in renewable sources of energy, especially in novel applications of solar energy.
The technologies include advanced high - and low - temperature electrolysis as well
as photoelectrochemical (PEC) and solar thermochemical (STCH) water splitting.
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