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 types of solar cells, including photovoltaic cells, photogalvanic cells, photoelectrochemical cells, and dye-sensitized solar cells
Covers the photogeneration of hydrogen, photoreduction of carbon dioxide, and artificial/mimicking photosynthesis
Discusses the generation of electricity from solar cells, as well as methods for storing solar energy in the form of chemical energy
Highlights existing photochemical methods of solar energy conversion and storage
Explores emerging trends such as the use of nanoparticles
provides a comprehensive, state-of-the-art reference for graduate students, researchers, and engineers alike.