Spray-pyrolyzed thin film CdSe photoelectrochemical cells

Journal Article · Thu Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1982 · J. Electrochem. Soc.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1149/1.2123958· OSTI ID:6746857

Liu, C J; Wang, J H

Spray-pyrolyzed CdSe thin films have been prepared and used as anodes in photoelectrochemical cells. The efficiency of these cells can be enhanced by annealing of the thin film electrodes in air and subsequently photoactivating in slightly acidic salt solutions. The overall efficiency for optical to electrochemical energy conversion is 17.5% at 640 nm and 6.4% under simulated sunlight. 12 refs.

• Research Organization: State Univ of NY, Buffalo, USA
• OSTI ID: 6746857
• Journal Information: J. Electrochem. Soc.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Electrochem. Soc.; (United States) Vol. 129:4; ISSN JESOA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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