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Electrochemical photovoltaic cells/stabilization and optimization of II-VI semiconductors. Final report, 15 April 1980-31 July 1982

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6382162· OSTI ID:6382162
This report presents results of research conducted to provide a basis for designing a practical electrochemical solar cell based on the II-VI compound semiconductors. Emphasis is on developing new solvent/redox systems and conducting films that will stabilize the II-VI compounds against photodissolution without seriously degrading the long-term solar response. The use of redox couples in conjunction with protective films seems to be the most promising approach to attaining a practical electrochemical solar cell. Encouraging results have also been obtained for protection of photoanodes with organic films. Electrochemical photocapacitance spectroscopy (EPS) has been a demonstrated as sensitive means of characterizing deep trap levels in semiconductor materials.
Research Organization:
Rockwell International Corp., Thousand Oaks, CA (USA). Microelectronics Research and Development Center
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-83CH10093
OSTI ID:
6382162
Report Number(s):
SERI/STR-211-2542; ON: DE85002906
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English