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Semiconductor septum electrochemical photovoltaic cell with electrodeposited CdSe thin films
Author(s) -
de Silva K. T. L.,
Tien H. T.
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
international journal of energy research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.808
H-Index - 95
eISSN - 1099-114X
pISSN - 0363-907X
DOI - 10.1002/er.4440140209
Subject(s) - semiconductor , photovoltaic system , materials science , thin film , optoelectronics , solar cell , electrochemistry , nanotechnology , chemistry , electrode , electrical engineering , engineering
The performance of a semiconductor septum electrochemical photovoltaic (SC‐SEP) cell based on electrodeposited CdSe thin films is reported. Photovoltages and photocurrent densities of 1.06 V and 15 mA/cm 2 , respectively, were obtained. The proper selection of the electrolyte/electrode combination in the back compartment is a key factor better performance. A low fill factor causes a relatively low conversion efficiency of about 3.5%.