Superlattice photoelectrodes for photoelectrochemical cells
Patent
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OSTI ID:5556877
The application of superlattice semiconductors as photoelectrodes in photoelectrochemical energy conversion processes is described. The invention is comprised of a multiple quantum well, or superlattice, semiconductor positioned on a plate and encapsulated in an insulation material, except the top surface, which is left exposed. An opening in insulation exposes a portion of the plate. When the photoelectrochemical cell is immersed in a liquid electrolyte and exposed to solar radiation, a redox reaction occurs, producing gases such as hydrogen and oxygen from a water electrolyte, which bubble off the cathode and anode portions of the cell. (LEW)
- Research Organization:
- Solar Energy Research Inst., Golden, CO (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-83CH10093
- Assignee:
- Dept. of Energy
- Patent Number(s):
- None
- Application Number:
- ON: DE86013695
- OSTI ID:
- 5556877
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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