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Title: Electrochemical photovoltaic cells and electrodes

Patent ·
OSTI ID:865157

Improved electrochemical photovoltaic cells and electrodes for use therein, particularly electrodes employing amorphous silicon or polyacetylene coating are produced by a process which includes filling pinholes or porous openings in the coatings by electrochemical oxidation of selected monomers to deposit insulating polymer in the openings.

Research Organization:
Associated Universities, Inc., Upton, NY (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-76CH00016
Assignee:
United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
Patent Number(s):
US 4471036
OSTI ID:
865157
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English