Development of n- and p-tipe oxide semiconductor electrodes for photoelectrochemical application

Grant Agency
Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic
Number
ASRT-22-03
Year from
2022
Year to
2024

Fabrication of n-type (WO3, BiVO4, ZnO, ...) and p-type (CuOx, delafossites, ...) semiconductor photoelectrodes by advanced thin film deposition techniques with particular attention on porosity and 1-D structure is addressed in the project. Such photoelectrodes may find application in oxidative removal of organic impurities in water and hydrogen production via light assisted water electrolysis. Capping layers (semiconductors and insulators) will be deposited for improving charge transfer enhancement / surface recombination suppression. Optical, photoelectrochemical and protective properties of the resulting stratified structures will be studied. The study will allow for indepth understanding of physicochemical and functional properties of the selected materials and devices. The collaboration involves the exchange of samples, data, and researchers. Complementarity is given by using the different equipment of the partner institutions for preparation of semiconductor films, physical characterization of samples and evaluation of photoelectrochemical parameters.

Ing. Krýsová Hana Ph.D.

E-mail
hana.krysova at jh-inst.cas.cz
Room
618, 608 glow box
Extension
+420 26605 3926, 3038