Semiconductor electrode with improved photostability characteristics

Patent · Tue Feb 19 00:00:00 EST 1985

OSTI ID:5244211

Frank, A J

An electrode is described for use in photoelectrochemical cells having an electrolyte which includes an aqueous constituent. The electrode consists of a semiconductor and a hydrophobic film disposed between the semiconductor and the aqueous constituent. The hydrophobic film is adapted to permit charges to pass therethrough while substantially decreasing the activity of the aqueous constituent at the semiconductor surface thereby decreasing the photodegradation of the semiconductor electrode.

• Research Organization: Solar Energy Research Inst. (SERI), Golden, CO (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC02-83CH10093
• Assignee: Dept. of Energy
• Application Number: ON: DE85017805
• OSTI ID: 5244211
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

14 SOLAR ENERGY
PHOTOELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS
ELECTRODES
AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS
DESIGN
FILMS
SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIALS
STABILITY
DISPERSIONS
ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS
EQUIPMENT
MATERIALS
MIXTURES
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
SOLUTIONS
140505* - Solar Energy Conversion- Photochemical
Photobiological
& Thermochemical Conversion- (1980-)