Film photoelectrodes

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1981-05-04

1983-08-02

Weisstuch, Aaron

Chemistry: electrical and wave energy

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Electrolytic

204290F, 429111, 4271261, 4271266, C25B 1104, H01M 636

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043964850

ABSTRACT:
Photoactive n-type and p-type semiconductor film electrodes utilizable in photoassisted reactions in photoelectrochemical cells and/or photovoltaic cells comprising a true solid/solid solution of a specific composition of non-oxide metal compounds which when fired produce a photoactive true solid/solid solution of mixed metal oxides providing an effective band gap and/or optical response optimally matched to the part of the energy spectrum desired for a particular utilization. The photoactive semiconductor film electrodes have a film layer of true solid/solid solution mixed metal oxide disposed upon a suitable substrate in either one or more coats.

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