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The photoelectrochemical cells (PEC) basic concept and its construction is presented in this chapter. Two types of PEC are chosen as it were fabricated based on the optimal properties of ZnO synthesized by sol–gel process. Both of PEC performances are explained by the current density–voltage (J–V) properties of the PEC under illuminated and dark conditions.
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Alias, S.S., Mohamad, A.A. (2014). ZnO: Photoelectrochemical Cells Analysis. In: Synthesis of Zinc Oxide by Sol–Gel Method for Photoelectrochemical Cells. SpringerBriefs in Materials. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-4560-77-1_4
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