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Photoelectrochemical cell with carbon nanotube-functionalized semiconductor electrode

US8148188B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

IMEC · BE

Inventors

Philippe M. Vereecken · Liège, BE
Rufi Kurstjens · Roeselare, BE
Ainhoa Romo Negreira · Leuven, BE
Daire J. Cott · Leuven, BE

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 25, 2009
Grant date	Apr 3, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 25, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02E10/542
WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Photoelectrochemical cells and methods are provided, in particular, to the functionalization of semiconductor surfaces such that its semiconducting and light generating properties are maintained and the surface becomes stable in wet environments. In particular the preferred embodiments relate to unstable semiconductor materials which have photocurrent generating properties, and to methods for the functionalization of surfaces with metallic carbon nanotubes (CNTs).

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