Photoelectrochemical cell

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2011-08-09

2011-08-09

Neckel, Alexa D (Department: 1723)

Batteries: thermoelectric and photoelectric

Photoelectric

Cells

C136S252000, C136S256000, C429S111000, C427S212000, C427S258000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07994422

ABSTRACT:
A particulate structure containing a carbon nanotube thus exhibiting improved electron-transferring property, a semiconductor electrode for a photoelectrochemical cell containing a carbon nanotube thus exhibiting improved electron-transferring property, an electrolytic solution for a photoelectrochemical cell containing a carbon nanotube thus exhibiting improved oxidation-reduction property, a reduction electrode for a photoelectrochemical cell containing a carbon nanotube thus exhibiting improved reduction property; and a photoelectrochemical cell applying at least one aspect above.

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