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Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting Using Photovoltaic Materials

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Solar to Chemical Energy Conversion

Part of the book series: Lecture Notes in Energy ((LNEN,volume 32))

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In this chapter, we will focus on high performance PV (photovoltaic)-grade thin film materials for photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting applications. Using techno-economic analysis tools, we will show that achieving a high solar-to-hydrogen (STH) efficiency is by far the most important device attribute for affordable PEC hydrogen production. We will then introduce the concept of multi-junction PEC devices and establish their theoretical STH upper limit. Finally, we will present the PEC performances of one specific PV material with high potential for PEC hydrogen production: the copper chalcopyrite class.

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Gaillard, N., Deangelis, A. (2016). Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting Using Photovoltaic Materials. In: Sugiyama, M., Fujii, K., Nakamura, S. (eds) Solar to Chemical Energy Conversion. Lecture Notes in Energy, vol 32. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-25400-5_16

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