Solar Energy Conversion and Storage: Photochemical Modes showcases the latest advances in solar cell technology while offering valuable insight into the future of solar energy conversion and storage. Focusing on photochemical methods of converting and/or storing light energy in the form of electrical or chemical energy, the book:Describes various t
This state-of-the-art reference showcases the latest advances in solar cell technology while offering valuable insight into the future of solar energy conversion and storage. The book describes various types of solar cells, including photovoltaic cells, photogalvanic cells, photoelectrochemical cells, and dye-sensitized solar cells. It also covers photogeneration of hydrogen, photoreduction of carbon dioxide, artificial/mimicking photosynthesis, generation of electricity from solar cells, methods for storing solar energy in the form of chemical energy, and emerging trends such as the use of nanoparticles.