Design and Characterization of Photoelectrodes from First Principles

[摘要] Although significant performance improvements have been realized since the first demonstration of sunlight-driven water splitting in 1972, mainstream adoption of photoelectrochemical (PEC) cells remains limited by an absence of cost-effective electrodes that show simultaneously high conversion efficiency and good durability. Here we outline current and future efforts to use advanced theoretical techniques to guide the development of a durable, high-performance PEC electrode material. Working in close collaboration with experimental synthesis and characterization teams, we use a twofold approach focusing on: (1) rational design of novel high-performance electrode materials; and (2) characterization and optimization of the electrode-electrolyte interface.

[发布日期] 2012-05-11

[学科分类] 材料科学（综合）

[关键词] DESIGN;EFFICIENCY;ELECTRODES;FOCUSING;OPTIMIZATION;PERFORMANCE;SYNTHESIS;WATER