Search for dissertations about: "photoelectrochemical water splitting"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 swedish dissertations containing the words photoelectrochemical water splitting.

  2. 1. Advanced silicon photoelectrodes for water splitting devices : design, preparation and functional characterization by photo-electrochemistry and high-energy X-ray spectroscopy

    Author : Anurag Y. Kawde; Johannes Messinger; Pieter Glatzel; Thomas Jaramillo; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Photoelectrochemical cell; photoelectrodes; solar-water splitting; artificial photosynthesis; X-ray absorption and emission spectroscopy;

    Abstract : For the last century, mankind has been hugely dependent on fossil fuels to meet its energy needs. Harnessing energy from fossil fuels led to the emission of greenhouse gases. Greenhouse gases such as CO2 are a major contributor to global warming. READ MORE

  4. 2. Surface Engineering of BiVO4-based Photoelectrochemical Cells for Water Splitting

    Author : Qijun Meng; Licheng Sun; Jae Sung Lee; KTH; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; photoelectrochemical water splitting; photoanodes; bismuth vanadate; surface engineering; Kemi; Chemistry;

    Abstract : Photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting is a promising technology for converting solar energy into green hydrogen. The development of highly efficient, robust and cost-effective photoanodes has been established to be of essential importance for PEC water oxidation. READ MORE

  5. 3. Photoelectrochemical Processes on Fe2O3 Based Model Anodes

    Author : Beniamino Iandolo; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Near- field Enhancement; Hydrogen; Hematite; Water Splitting; Flatband Potential; Surface States.; Localized Plasmons; Nanoparticles;

    Abstract : One possibility to partially satisfy the ever-increasing energy needs of modern society, without compromising the Earth’s environment through e.g. global warming, consists in harvesting solar energy and storing it as hydrogen produced from water splitting. This can potentially be achieved on a large scale using photoelectrochemical (PEC) cells. READ MORE

  6. 4. Advanced Nanostructured Transition Metal Oxide Semiconductors for Solar Energy Applications

    Author : Pedram Ghamgosar; Alberto Vomiero; Nils Almqvist; Federica Rigoni; Mauro Salvatore Epifani; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Metal Oxide; Photovoltaic; Semiconductors; Self-powered photodetectors; Photoelectrochemical cell; Solar fuel; Water splitting; Experimentell fysik; Experimental Physics;

    Abstract : Increasing energy consumption and its environmental impacts make it necessary to look for alternative energy sources. Solar energy as huge energy source that can cover the terms sustainability is considered as a favorable alternative. READ MORE

  7. 5. Advanced Metal Oxide Semiconductors for Solar Energy Harvesting and Solar Fuel Production

    Author : Pedram Ghamgosar; Alberto Vomiero; Nils Almqvist; Omer Nour; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Photovoltaic; Semiconductors; Photoelectrochemical cell; Solar fuel; Water splitting; Hydrogen evolution; Oxygen evolution; Experimentell fysik; Experimental Physics;

    Abstract : Increasing energy consumption and its environmental impacts make it necessary to look for alternative energy sources. Solar energy as huge energy source which is able to cover the terms sustainability is considered as a favorable alternative. READ MORE