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Photochemical, photoelectrochemical and photobiological conversion. Final report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6492716
The efficiency of energy conversion in photoelectrochemical cells, formed of semiconductor/electrolyte junctions, is known to be adversely affected by the tendency of the electrode to photodecompose, and this has been a major subject of international research. The thermodynamic and kinetic mechanisms of the decomposition reactions were studied by observing photocurrent spectra and time transients, obtained with the aid of CdS photoanodes in polychalcogenide redox systems. Their use in regenerative cells and fuel-type cells is suggested.
Research Organization:
Commission of the European Communities, Luxembourg
OSTI ID:
6492716
Report Number(s):
PB-83-133165; EUR-7556-EN
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English