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Title: Interfacial Dynamics and Solar Fuel Formation in Dye-Sensitized Photoelectrosynthesis Cells

Journal Article · · ChemPhysChem

Research Organization:
Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC) (United States). Center for Solar Fuels (UNC EFRC)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)
DOE Contract Number:
SC0001011
OSTI ID:
1386566
Journal Information:
ChemPhysChem, Vol. 13, Issue 12; Related Information: UNC partners with University of North Carolina (lead); Duke University; University of Florida; Georgia Institute of Technology; University; North Carolina Central University; Research Triangle Institute; ISSN 1439-4235
Publisher:
ChemPubSoc Europe
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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