Solar energy converter

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1981-05-04

1983-08-23

Weisstuch, Aaron

Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus, product, and

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204242, H01M 636

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044004516

ABSTRACT:
Liquid-junction photoelectrochemical semiconductor cells adapted for providing electricity, fuel, chemicals and/or chemical energy, preferably solar cells, which utilize a photoactive true solid/solid solution semiconductor mixed metal oxide material bulk or film electrode. Useful electrolytes include liquid, sol, gel or a solid electrolyte system, e.g., a film of an ionomer or of a polymer solvated with a liquid electrolyte.

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