scholarly journals Development & Optimization of Materials and Processes for a Cost Effective Photoelectrochemical Hydrogen Production System. Final report

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric W McFarland
2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
E.L. Miller ◽  
B. Marsen ◽  
D. Paluselli ◽  
R. Rocheleau

Author(s):  
Udit Tiwari ◽  
Sahab Dass

AbstractMetal halide perovskites have triggered a quantum leap in the photovoltaic technology marked by a humongous improvement in the device performance in a matter of just a few years. Despite their promising optoelectronic properties, their use in the photovoltaic sector remains restricted due to their inherent instability towards moisture. Here, we report a simple, cost-effective and highly efficient protection strategy that enables their use as photoelectrodes for photoelectrochemical hydrogen production while being immersed in water. A uniform coating of candle soot and silica is developed as an efficient hydrophobic coating that protects the perovskite from water while allowing the photogenerated electrons to reach the counter electrode. We achieve remarkable stability with photocurrent density above 1.5 mA cm−2 at 1 V versus saturated calomel electrode (SCE) for ~1 h under constant illumination. These results indicate an efficient route for the development of stable perovskite photoelectrodes for solar water splitting.


2012 ◽  
Vol 37 (17) ◽  
pp. 13053-13059 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chia-Lin Tseng ◽  
Chung-Jen Tseng ◽  
Kai-Yun Cheng ◽  
Lih-Wu Hourng ◽  
Jyh-Chen Chen ◽  
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