Photoelectrochemical cells for conversion of solar energy to electricity and methods of their manufacture

Patent · 09 April 1984

OSTI ID:864950

Skotheim, Terje ^[1]

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1. East Patchoque, NY

A photoelectric device is disclosed which comprises first and second layers of semiconductive material, each of a different bandgap, with a layer of dry solid polymer electrolyte disposed between the two semiconductor layers. A layer of a polymer blend of a highly conductive polymer and a solid polymer electrolyte is further interposed between the dry solid polymer electrolyte and the first semiconductor layer. A method of manufacturing such devices is also disclosed.

• Research Organization: ASSOC UNIVERSITIES INC
• DOE Contract Number: AC02-76CH00016
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 4442185
• Application Number: 06/386,666
• OSTI ID: 864950
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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