Hydrogen generation electrode and artificial photosynthesis module
US10030311B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/36
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A hydrogen generation electrode is used for an artificial photosynthesis module that decomposes an electrolytic aqueous solution into hydrogen and oxygen with light. The hydrogen generation electrode has a conductive layer, an inorganic semiconductor layer that is provided on the conductive layer and has a pn junction, and a functional layer that covers an inorganic semiconductor layer. The steam permeability of the functional layer is 5 g/(m2·day) or less.
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