| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79582 | Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells | 2010 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
This work presents a design and studies the function of a photo-fuel cell, which can photocatalytically consume organic substances to produce electricity. The design resembles hydrogen fuel cells but, in the present case, hydrogen ions are produced photocatalytically in the presence of nanocrystalline titania. Results are presented for ethanol and glycerol but many other substances can be used as well. The cell can function in natural solar light by exploiting the UV portion of the solar spectrum. The produced current was enhanced when titania was combined with cadmium sulphide, which absorbs visible light.
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Authors
Maria Antoniadou, Dimitris Ι. Kondarides, Diamantoula Labou, Stylianos Neophytides, Panagiotis Lianos,