Overview

This volume is devoted exclusively to the interfacial photoelectronic properties of the inorganic layered semiconductors investigated in solid state (Schottky and p-n) photovoltaic and photoelectrochemical (solid/electrolyte) cells. The results of extensive studies on the various interfacial and surface electronic characteristics, interfacial photoreactions and materials aspects of the layered semiconductors reported in the last fifteen years have been reviewed. The layered transition metal dichalcogenides have served as model compounds for the investigation of the details of photoelectrochemical processes and related studies involving surfaces. The layered semiconducting materials have been found to be promising solar cell materials. Significant energy conversion efficiencies have been realized in photoelectrochemical solar cells and in solid state photovoltaic cells. Novel studies including quantum size effects in layered semiconductors have been reported. UHV spectroscopic studies of the surfaces of important layered semiconductors have been given. Recent developments in the preparation of the layered materials have been summarized. New insights into the physical and chemical characteristics of this class of materials have been gained by the studies reported in this book. Highlights include: -- Data on optical and electronic properties of layered semiconductors; -- Solid state and semiconductor/electrolyte junction characteristics; -- Photovoltaic and photoelectrochemical solar cells based on layered materials; -- UHV spectroscopic studies of surfaces of layered semiconductors; -- Quantum size effects in layered semiconductor colloids; -- Novel layered material preparation techniques.

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Author:   A. Aruchamy
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1992
Volume:   14
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.592kg
ISBN:  

9789048141111

ISBN 10:   9048141117
Pages:   360
Publication Date:   23 December 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Photovoltaic Properties of Solid State Junctions of Layered Semiconductors.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Special Structural Aspects of Layered Semiconductors, related to Photovoltaic Properties.- 3. Single Crystal Growth of Layered Compounds.- 4. Thin Film Preparation.- 5. Doping Experiments.- 6. Optical Properties.- 7. Transport Properties.- 8. Photovoltaic Properties.- 9. Outlook.- Acknowledgement.- References.- Electronic Structure, Coordination Photoelectrochemical Pathways and Quantum Energy Conversion by Layered Transition Metal Dichalcogenides.- 1. Introduction and Strategy.- 2. Electronic Structure and Photoelectrochemical Function.- 3. Layer Type Structure and Charge Carrier Dynamics.- 4. Discussion and Outlook.- Acknowledgement.- References.- Photoelectrochemical Solar Cells Based on Molybdenum and Tungsten Dichalcogenides.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Interfaces and Photoelectrochemistry.- 3. Photocatalytic Cells.- 4. Photoelectrochemical Cells for Solar Energy Conversion.- References.- Modification of Surface Properties of Layered Compounds by Chemical and (Photo) electrochemical Processes.- 1. Introduction.- 2. The Mechanism of the (photo)electrochemical Corrosion.- 3. Stabilization.- 4. Reduction of the Electrical Activity of Steps.- 4.2. Coating or electrodeposition of an organic polymer.- 4.3. Photoetching.- 5. Effect of Photo (electrodeposition) of Catalysts for Production of Chemicals.- Concluding Remarks.- Acknowledgement.- References.- Surface Studies of Layered Materials in Relation to Energy Converting Interfaces.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Crystal Structure of Layered Metal Chalcogenides.- 3. Electronic Structure of Layered Metal Chalcogenides.- 4. Interfaces.- 5. Surface and Interface Analysis.- 6. Surfaces of Layered Semiconductors.- 7. Layered Semiconductor/Adsorbate Interaction.- 8. Layered Semiconductor/Electrolyte Interaction.- 9. Layered Semiconductor/Metal Interaction.- 10. Semiconductor/Semiconductor Interfaces.- 11. Conclusions and Final Remarks.- Acknowledgements.- References.- Quantum Size Effects in Layered Semiconductor Colloids.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Preparation of Colloids.- 3. Quantized Semiconducting Colloids of Layered Materials.- 4. Conclusions.- 5. References.- Materials Aspects of Layered Semiconductors for Interfacial Photoconversion Devices.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Semiconducting Layered Compounds.- 3. Materials Aspects of Layered Compounds for Solar Energy Conversion.- 4. Preparation and Characteristics of Layered Materials.- 5. Concluding Remarks.- Acknowledgement.- References.

Reviews

'This volume contains several excellent chapters and is a valuable source book for an overview and for references to the work on photovoltaic and photoelectrochemical applications of two-dimensional materials. It can be recommended to libraries and researchers who work with layered semiconductors.' Journal Am. Chem. Soc. 114:20 1992

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