Grooved n-type TiO.sub.2 semiconductor anode for a water photoly

Details Grooved n-type TiO.sub.2 semiconductor anode for a water photoly Grooved n-type TiO.sub.2 semiconductor anode for a water photoly

1977-10-19

1978-11-07

Mack, John H.

Chemistry: electrical and wave energy

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Electrostatic field or electrical discharge

204242, 204278, 204290F, 204DIG3, 250527, 429111, 428167, 428168, C25B 102, C25B 900, C25B 1102

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041244648

ABSTRACT:
An n-type TiO.sub.2 semiconductor anode for a water photolysis cell having one or more grooves exhibits increased oxygen evolution and greater photocurrent with minimal photon reflection losses.

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