Solid-state perspectives of the photoelectrochemistry of semiconductor-electrolyte junctions
Abstract
More than one mechanism is required to account for the photoinduced movement of charge across semiconductor-electrolyte junctions. Distinguishing the various mechanisms, which is here accomplished using a synthesis of theoretical ideas from both solid-state physics and electrochemistry, may have important consequences in research related to potential applications of liquid junction devices in solar energy conversion.
- Publication:
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Nature
- Pub Date:
- November 1984
- DOI:
- 10.1038/312021a0
- Bibcode:
- 1984Natur.312...21W