Silicon based photoelectrodes for photoelectrochemical water splitting

Fan, Ronglei; Mi, Zetian; Shen, Mingrong

doi:10.1364/OE.27.000A51

Title: Silicon based photoelectrodes for photoelectrochemical water splitting

Journal Article · Wed Jan 23 00:00:00 EST 2019 · Optics Express

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1364/OE.27.000A51· OSTI ID:1491776

Fan, Ronglei; Mi, Zetian; Shen, Mingrong

Solar water splitting using Si photoelectrodes in photoelectrochemical (PEC) cells offers a promising approach to convert sunlight into sustainable hydrogen energy, which has recently received intense research. This review summarizes the recent advances in the development of efficient and stable Si photoelectrodes for solar water splitting. The definition and representation of efficiency and stability for Si photoelectrodes are firstly introduced. We then present several basic strategies for designing highly efficient and stable Si photoelectrodes, including surface textures, protective layer, catalyst loading and the integration of the system. Finally, we highlight the progress that has been made in Si photocathodes and Si photoanodes, respectively, with emphasis on how to integrate Si with protective layer and catalyst.

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Research Organization:: Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE); USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Office of Sustainable Transportation. Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technologies Office (HFTO); National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)

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OSTI ID:: 1491776

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Journal Information:: Optics Express, Journal Name: Optics Express Vol. 27 Journal Issue: 4; ISSN 1094-4087

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