Integrated photoelectrochemical cell and system having a liquid electrolyte
Abstract
An integrated photoelectrochemical (PEC) cell generates hydrogen and oxygen from water while being illuminated with radiation. The PEC cell employs a liquid electrolyte, a multi-junction photovoltaic electrode, and a thin ion-exchange membrane. A PEC system and a method of making such PEC cell and PEC system are also disclosed.
- Inventors:
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- Sylvania, OH
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE
- OSTI Identifier:
- 1015641
- Patent Number(s):
- 7750234
- Application Number:
- 11/134,929
- Assignee:
- The University Of Toledo (Toledo, OH)
- Patent Classifications (CPCs):
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H - ELECTRICITY H01 - BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS H01G - CAPACITORS
H - ELECTRICITY H01 - BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS H01M - PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF CHEMICAL ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY
- DOE Contract Number:
- NDJ-1-30630-08
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
Citation Formats
Deng, Xunming, and Xu, Liwei. Integrated photoelectrochemical cell and system having a liquid electrolyte. United States: N. p., 2010.
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