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Book Photoelectrochemical Solar Cells

Download or read book Photoelectrochemical Solar Cells written by Nurdan Demirci Sankir and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-12-10 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an overall view of the photoelectrochemical systems for solar hydrogen generation, and new and novel materials for photoelectrochemical solar cell applications. The book is organized in three parts. General concepts and photoelectrochemical systems are covered in Part I. Part II is devoted to photoactive materials for solar hydrogen generation. Main focus of the last part is the photoelectrochemical related systems. This part provides a diverse information about the implementation of multi-junctional solar cells in solar fuel generation systems, dye-sensitized solar hydrogen production and photocatalytic formation of photoactive semiconductors.

Book Photoelectrochemical Solar Cells

Download or read book Photoelectrochemical Solar Cells written by Nurdan Demirci Sankir and published by Wiley-Scrivener. This book was released on 2019-01-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a broad overall view of the photoelectrochemical systems for solar hydrogen generation, and new and novel materials for photoelectrochemical solar cell applications. Hydrogen has a huge potential as a safe and efficient energy carrier, which can be used directly in fuel cells to obtain electricity, or it can be used in the chemical industry, fossil fuel processing or ammonia production. However, hydrogen is not freely available in nature and it needs to be produced. Photoelectrochemical solar cells produce hydrogen from water using sunlight and specialized semiconductors, which use solar energy to directly dissociate water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen. Hence, these systems reduce fossil fuels dependency and curb carbon dioxide emissions. Photoelectrochemical Solar Cells compiles the objectives related to the new semiconductor materials and manufacturing techniques for solar hydrogen generation. The chapters are written by distinguished authors who have extensive experience in their fields. Multidisciplinary contributors from physics, chemical engineering, materials science, and electrical and electronic information engineering, provide an in-depth coverage of the topic. Readers and users have the opportunity to learn not only about the fundamentals but also the various aspects of the materials science and manufacturing technologies for photoelectrochemical solar cells and the hydrogen generation systems via photoelectrochemical conversion. This groundbreaking book features: Description of solar hydrogen generation via photoelectrochemical process Designs of photoelectrochemical systems Measurements and efficiency definition protocols for photoelectrochemical solar cells Metal oxides for solar water splitting Semiconductor photocatalysts Bismuth vanadate-based materials for solar water splitting Copper-based chalcopyrite and kesterite materials for solar water splitting Eutectic composites for solar water splitting Photocatalytic formation of composite electrodes

Book Photoelectrochemical Solar Cells

Download or read book Photoelectrochemical Solar Cells written by Nurdan Demirci Sankir and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-11-30 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an overall view of the photoelectrochemical systems for solar hydrogen generation, and new and novel materials for photoelectrochemical solar cell applications. The book is organized in three parts. General concepts and photoelectrochemical systems are covered in Part I. Part II is devoted to photoactive materials for solar hydrogen generation. Main focus of the last part is the photoelectrochemical related systems. This part provides a diverse information about the implementation of multi-junctional solar cells in solar fuel generation systems, dye-sensitized solar hydrogen production and photocatalytic formation of photoactive semiconductors.

Book Photovoltaic and Photoelectrochemical Solar Energy Conversion

Download or read book Photovoltaic and Photoelectrochemical Solar Energy Conversion written by F. Cardon and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years there has been an increasing interest in syscems which enable the conversion of solar energy into electri calor chemical energy. Many types of systems have been proposed and studied experimenta11y, the fundamentals of which extend from solid state physics to photo- and electrochemistry. For most of the systems considered excitation of an electron by absorption of a photon is fo1lowed by charge separation at an interface. It follows that the different fields involved (photovo1taics, photo electrochemistry, photogalvanics, etc.) have several essential aspects in common. It was the main purpose with the NATO Advanced Study Insti tute held at Gent, Belgium, from August 25 to September 5, 1980, to bring together research workers specializing in one of these fields in order to enab1e them not only to extend their knowledge into their own field but also to promote the interdisciplinary exchange of ideas. The scope of the A.S.I. has been 1imited to systems which have not or have hardly reached the stage of prac tica1 development. As a consequence, no lectures on economica1 aspects of solar energy conversion have been included. The topics covered in this volume are the fundamentals of recombination in solar ce1ls (P. Landsberg), theoretical and experimental aspects of heterojunctions and semiconductor/metal Schottky barriers (J.J. Loferski, W.H. Bloss and W.G. Townsend), photoelectrochemica1 ce11s (H. Gerischer and A.J. Nozik), pho- v PREFACE vi ga1vanic ce11s (W.J. Albery) and fina11y, surfactant assemb1ies (M. Grätzel).

Book Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting

Download or read book Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting written by H.- J. Lewerenz and published by Royal Society of Chemistry. This book was released on 2013 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There has been a resurgence of interest in light-induced water splitting as the search for storable carbon neutral energy becomes more urgent. Although the history of the basic idea dates back more than four decades, efficient, economical and stable integrated devices have yet to be realized. In the continuing quest for such devices, the field of photoelectrochemistry is entering a new phase where the extraordinary interdisciplinary of the research and development efforts are opening new avenues. This aspect of current research effort is reflected in the chapters of this book, which encompass present thinking in the various disciplines such as materials science, photo-electrochemistry and interfaces that can contribute to realization of viable solar fuel generators. This book presents a blend of the background science and recent advances in the field of photoelectrochemical water splitting, and includes aspects that point towards medium to long term future realization. The content of the book goes beyond the more traditional approaches to the subject by including topics such as novel excitation energy processes that have only been realized so far in advanced photonics. The comprehensive overview of current activities and development horizons provided by the impressive collection of internationally renowned authors therefore represents a unique reflection of current thinking regarding water splitting by light.

Book Photoelectrochemical Solar Fuel Production

Download or read book Photoelectrochemical Solar Fuel Production written by Sixto Giménez and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-04-29 with total page 559 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the conversion for solar energy into renewable liquid fuels through electrochemical reactions. The first section of the book is devoted to the theoretical fundamentals of solar fuels production, focusing on the surface properties of semiconductor materials in contact with aqueous solutions and the reaction mechanisms. The second section describes a collection of current, relevant characterization techniques, which provide essential information of the band structure of the semiconductors and carrier dynamics at the interface semiconductor. The third, and last section comprises the most recent developments in materials and engineered structures to optimize the performance of solar-to-fuel conversion devices.

Book Photoelectrochemical Solar Cells

Download or read book Photoelectrochemical Solar Cells written by K. S. V. Santhanam and published by Elsevier Publishing Company. This book was released on 1988 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The contents of this volume stem from an international training workshop conducted by UNESCO in 1986 at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, on the Electrochemistry of the Semiconductor-Electrolyte Interface and Photoelectrochemical Solar Cells. The volume is the first publication of its kind to provide such a comprehensive overview on semiconductor electrochemistry. It will be an invaluable aid to a wide spectrum of electrochemists, solid state physicists and material scientists needing basic background information on semiconductor physics, semiconductor electrochemistry and for the preparation of semiconductor films. The first part of the volume gives a current introduction to photoelectrochemistry, discussing some of the outstanding achievements accomplished in recent years. An extensive review of the physics of semiconductors and pn junctions includes the band model of semiconductors, the optical effects, surface states and insulators. This is followed by a chapter on techniques for the characterization of semiconductors, focussing on the characterization of the interface in photoelectrochemical cells using the dielectric properties.

Book Photoelectrochemical Hydrogen Production

Download or read book Photoelectrochemical Hydrogen Production written by Roel van de Krol and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-11-09 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photoelectrochemical Hydrogen Production describes the principles and materials challenges for the conversion of sunlight into hydrogen through water splitting at a semiconducting electrode. Readers will find an analysis of the solid state properties and materials requirements for semiconducting photo-electrodes, a detailed description of the semiconductor/electrolyte interface, in addition to the photo-electrochemical (PEC) cell. Experimental techniques to investigate both materials and PEC device performance are outlined, followed by an overview of the current state-of-the-art in PEC materials and devices, and combinatorial approaches towards the development of new materials. Finally, the economic and business perspectives of PEC devices are discussed, and promising future directions indicated. Photoelectrochemical Hydrogen Production is a one-stop resource for scientists, students and R&D practitioners starting in this field, providing both the theoretical background as well as useful practical information on photoelectrochemical measurement techniques. Experts in the field benefit from the chapters on current state-of-the-art materials/devices and future directions.

Book Photocatalysts  Photoelectrochemical Cells and Solar Fuels 5

Download or read book Photocatalysts Photoelectrochemical Cells and Solar Fuels 5 written by N. Wu and published by The Electrochemical Society. This book was released on 2015-07-29 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Photoelectrochemistry and Photovoltaics of Layered Semiconductors

Download or read book Photoelectrochemistry and Photovoltaics of Layered Semiconductors written by A Aruchamy and published by . This book was released on 1992-01-31 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is devoted exclusively to the interfacial photoelectronic properties of the inorganic layered semiconductors investigated in solid state (Schottky and p-n) photovoltaic and photoelectrochemical (solid/electrolyte) cells. The results of extensive studies on the various interfacial and surface electronic characteristics, interfacial photoreactions and materials aspects of the layered semiconductors reported in the last fifteen years have been reviewed. The layered transition metal dichalcogenides have served as model compounds for the investigation of the details of photoelectrochemical processes and related studies involving surfaces. The layered semiconducting materials have been found to be promising solar cell materials. Significant energy conversion efficiencies have been realized in photoelectrochemical solar cells and in solid state photovoltaic cells. Novel studies including quantum size effects in layered semiconductors have been reported. UHV spectroscopic studies of the surfaces of important layered semiconductors have been given. Recent developments in the preparation of the layered materials have been summarized. New insights into the physical and chemical characteristics of this class of materials have been gained by the studies reported in this book. Highlights include: -- Data on optical and electronic properties of layered semiconductors; -- Solid state and semiconductor/electrolyte junction characteristics; -- Photovoltaic and photoelectrochemical solar cells based on layered materials; -- UHV spectroscopic studies of surfaces of layered semiconductors; -- Quantum size effects in layered semiconductor colloids; -- Novel layered material preparation techniques.

Book Photoelectrochemical Solar Conversion Systems

Download or read book Photoelectrochemical Solar Conversion Systems written by Andrés G. Muñoz and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-04-19 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing new insights into the molecular and electronic processes involved in the conversion of sunlight into chemical products, Photoelectrochemical Solar Conversion Systems: Molecular and Electronic Aspects begins with an historical overview and a survey of recent developments in the electrochemistry of semiconductors and spectroscopic technique

Book Nanostructured and Photoelectrochemical Systems for Solar Photon Conversion

Download or read book Nanostructured and Photoelectrochemical Systems for Solar Photon Conversion written by Mary D. Archer and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2008 with total page 781 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, expert authors describe advanced solar photon conversion approaches that promise highly efficient photovoltaic and photoelectrochemical cells with sophisticated architectures on the one hand, and plastic photovoltaic coatings that are inexpensive enough to be disposable on the other. Their leitmotifs include light-induced exciton generation, junction architectures that lead to efficient exciton dissociation, and charge collection by percolation through mesoscale phases. Photocatalysis is closely related to photoelectrochemistry, and the fundamentals of both disciplines are covered in this volume.

Book Photoelectrochemical Solar Cells

Download or read book Photoelectrochemical Solar Cells written by Suresh Chandra and published by Gordon & Breach Science Pub. This book was released on 1985-01-01 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Solar to Chemical Conversion

Download or read book Solar to Chemical Conversion written by Hongqi Sun and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-03-11 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive book systematically covers the fundamentals in solar energy conversion to chemicals, either fuels or chemical products. It includes natural photosynthesis with emphasis on artificial processes for solar energy conversion and utilization. The chemical processes of solar energy conversion via homogeneous and/or heterogeneous photocatalysis has been described with the mechanistic insights. It also consists of reaction systems toward a variety of applications, such as water splitting for hydrogen or oxygen evolution, photocatalytic CO2 reduction to fuels, and light driven N2 fixation, etc. This unique book offers the readers a broad view of solar energy utilization based on chemical processes and their perspectives for future sustainability.

Book Materials for Sustainable Energy

Download or read book Materials for Sustainable Energy written by Vincent Dusastre and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2011 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The search for cleaner, cheaper, smaller and more efficient energy technologies has to a large extent been motivated by the development of new materials. The aim of this collection of articles is therefore to focus on what materials-based solutions can offer and show how the rationale design and improvement of their physical and chemical properties can lead to energy-production alternatives that have the potential to compete with existing technologies. In terms of alternative means to generate electricity that utilize renewable energy sources, the most dramatic breakthroughs for both mobile (i.e., transportation) and stationary applications are taking place in the fields of solar and fuel cells. And from an energy-storage perspective, exciting developments can be seen emerging from the fields of rechargeable batteries and hydrogen storage.

Book Photo  and Electro Catalytic Processes

Download or read book Photo and Electro Catalytic Processes written by Jianmin Ma and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-01-25 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore green catalytic reactions with this reference from a renowned leader in the field Green reactions—like photo-, photoelectro-, and electro-catalytic reactions—offer viable technologies to solve difficult problems without significant damage to the environment. In particular, some gas-involved reactions are especially useful in the creation of liquid fuels and cost-effective products. In Photo- and Electro-Catalytic Processes: Water Splitting, N2 Fixing, CO2 Reduction, award-winning researcher Jianmin Ma delivers a comprehensive overview of photo-, electro-, and photoelectron-catalysts in a variety of processes, including O2 reduction, CO2 reduction, N2 reduction, H2 production, water oxidation, oxygen evolution, and hydrogen evolution. The book offers detailed information on the underlying mechanisms, costs, and synthetic methods of catalysts. Filled with authoritative and critical information on green catalytic processes that promise to answer many of our most pressing energy and environmental questions, this book also includes: Thorough introductions to electrocatalytic oxygen reduction and evolution reactions, as well as electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reactions Comprehensive explorations of electrocatalytic water splitting, CO2 reduction, and N2 reduction Practical discussions of photoelectrocatalytic H2 production, water splitting, and CO2 reduction In-depth examinations of photoelectrochemical oxygen evolution and nitrogen reduction Perfect for catalytic chemists and photochemists, Photo- and Electro-Catalytic Processes: Water Splitting, N2 Fixing, CO2 Reduction also belongs in the libraries of materials scientists and inorganic chemists seeking a one-stop resource on the novel aspects of photo-, electro-, and photoelectro-catalytic reactions.