Anti-reflective nanoporous silicon for efficient hydrogen production
US8729798B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P20/133
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Exemplary embodiments are disclosed of anti-reflective nanoporous silicon for efficient hydrogen production by photoelectrolysis of water. A nanoporous black Si is disclosed as an efficient photocathode for H2 production from water splitting half-reaction.
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