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Sensitized photoelectrolysis of water with sunlight. Progress report, June 1--August 31, 1977. [119 references]

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5219013· OSTI ID:5219013
The subject of photoelectrolysis of water at illuminated semiconductor electrodes to produce hydrogen is reviewed from 1839 up to the present. 119 literature references are cited. Critical interpretations of important concepts in this area of investigation are given. Techniques for improving the response of cells are discussed, and the expected maximum efficiency is calculated. Additionally, some preliminary experimental results with impurity sensitization of TiO/sub 2/ electrodes and heterostructure formation are presented.
Research Organization:
Exxon Research and Engineering Co., Linden, N.J. (USA). Government Research Lab.
OSTI ID:
5219013
Report Number(s):
COO/4271-1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English