Nonaqueous Electrochemical Photovoltaic Cells Based on n-GaAs and n-Si.

Abstract

The photoelectrochemical properties of n-GaAs and n-Si are compared in nonaqueous electrolytes. Si is the more sensitive material to surface treatment, and is more prone to anodic passivation. Surface adsorption of Ru or basic heterocyclic polymers greatly improves photocurrent yields for both materials, possibly due to a complexation of surface states. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA091382

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  • Margaret E. Langmuir
  • R. David Rauh
  • Ronald H. Micheels

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  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Carbonate Esters
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Conversion
  • Electrodes
  • Electronics
  • Massachusetts
  • Materials
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  • Military Research
  • New Jersey
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  • Solar Energy
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  • Chemistry
  • Materials science

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