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A taxonomy for solar fuels generators

Nielander, Adam C. and Shaner, Matthew R. and Papadantonakis, Kimberly M. and Francis, Sonja A. and Lewis, Nathan S. (2015) A taxonomy for solar fuels generators. Energy and Environmental Science, 8 (1). pp. 16-25. ISSN 1754-5692. doi:10.1039/c4ee02251c. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechAUTHORS:20141008-080542214

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Abstract

A number of approaches to solar fuels generation are being developed, each of which has associated advantages and challenges. Many of these solar fuels generators are identified as “photoelectrochemical cells” even though these systems collectively operate based on a suite of fundamentally different physical principles. To facilitate appropriate comparisons between solar fuels generators, as well as to enable concise and consistent identification of the state-of-the-art for designs based on comparable operating principles, we have developed a taxonomy and nomenclature for solar fuels generators based on the source of the asymmetry that separates photogenerated electrons and holes. Three basic device types have been identified: photovoltaic cells, photoelectrochemical cells, and particulate/molecular photocatalysts. We outline the advantages and technological challenges associated with each type, and provide illustrative examples for each approach as well as for hybrid approaches.


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AuthorORCID
Nielander, Adam C.0000-0002-3639-2427
Shaner, Matthew R.0000-0003-4682-9757
Papadantonakis, Kimberly M.0000-0002-9900-5500
Lewis, Nathan S.0000-0001-5245-0538
Additional Information:© 2014 The Royal Society of Chemistry. Received 18 Jul 2014, Accepted 19 Sep 2014, First published online 19 Sep 2014. ACN acknowledges the NSF, Grant CHE-1214152, and the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship for support. KMP acknowledges support from the DOE, Grant DEFG02-03ER15483. MRS acknowledges the Resnick Sustainability Institute for a graduate fellowship. This material is based upon work performed by the Joint Center for Artificial Photosynthesis, a DOE Energy Innovation Hub, supported through the Office of Science of the U.S. Department of Energy under Award Number DE-SC0004993.
Group:Resnick Sustainability Institute, JCAP
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NSFCHE-1214152
NSF Graduate Research FellowshipUNSPECIFIED
Department of Energy (DOE)DE-FG02-03ER15483
Resnick Sustainability InstituteUNSPECIFIED
Department of Energy (DOE)DE-SC0004993
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DOI:10.1039/c4ee02251c
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Deposited By: Tony Diaz
Deposited On:09 Oct 2014 21:41
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