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2017
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/C6TA10688A in citations.
A modular device for large area integrated photoelectrochemical water-splitting as a versatile tool to evaluate photoabsorbers and catalysts
A modular device for large area integrated photoelectrochemical water-splitting as a versatile tool to evaluate photoabsorbers and catalysts
We present a stand-alone integrated solar water-splitting module with an active area of 64 cm2 and a long-term stable operation. As a photocathode we employ multijunction thin film silicon solar cells that were optimized to deliver a suitable output voltage for spontaneous water-splitting. Two appro...
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Personal Name(s): | Becker, J.-P. (Corresponding author) |
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Turan, B. / Smirnov, V. / Welter, K. / Urbain, Felix / Wolff, Johannes / Haas, Stefan / Finger, F. (Corresponding author) | |
Contributing Institute: |
Photovoltaik; IEK-5 |
Published in: | Journal of materials chemistry / A, 5 (2017) 10, S. 4818 - 4826 |
Imprint: |
London [u.a.]
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2017
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DOI: |
10.1039/C6TA10688A |
Document Type: |
Journal Article |
Research Program: |
Helmholtz Interdisciplinary Doctoral Training in Energy and Climate Research (HITEC) Solar cells of the next generation |
Publikationsportal JuSER |
We present a stand-alone integrated solar water-splitting module with an active area of 64 cm2 and a long-term stable operation. As a photocathode we employ multijunction thin film silicon solar cells that were optimized to deliver a suitable output voltage for spontaneous water-splitting. Two approaches for the design of a suitable front contact are presented to reduce series resistance losses related to the upscale of the photoelectrodes. The photoelectrode is protected from the electrolyte by a sheet metal which connects the rear contact of the solar cell with the hydrogen evolving catalyst. Thereby, the sheet metal ensures long-term stability while the electrical and thermal coupling of the solar cell and the electrolysis cell is maintained. Due to the modular setup, which allows us to vary and optimize the device components (i.e. the solar cell, catalysts, membrane, and electrolyte) individually, the presented water-splitting device provides a convenient toolbox for the optimization of such systems. |