III-V Semiconductor Materials for Solar Hydrogen Production: Status and Prospects

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作者
Tournet, Julie [1 ]
Lee, Yonghwan [1 ]
Krishna, Siva K. [1 ,2 ]
Tan, Hark H. [1 ]
Jagadish, Chennupati [1 ]
机构
[1] Australian Natl Univ, Dept Elect Mat Engn, Res Sch Phys, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia
[2] Australian Natl Univ, Res Sch Elect Energy & Mat Engn, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia
基金
澳大利亚研究理事会;
关键词
PHOTOELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICE; CONVERSION EFFICIENCY; MOLYBDENUM-DISULFIDE; HIGH-PERFORMANCE; WATER; GAN; CELLS; GENERATION; GROWTH; NANOWIRES;
D O I
10.1021/acsenergylett.9b02582
中图分类号
O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
学科分类号
070304 ; 081704 ;
摘要
Following recent developments in photoelectrochemical and photovoltaic-electrosynthetic systems, we present the benefits of III-V semiconductors for solar water splitting. In addition to their interesting light absorption and carrier transport properties, III-V alloys and multijunction structures enable the highest solar-to-hydrogen conversion efficiencies. However, many obstacles still stand in the way of practical realization of III-V solar water-splitting systems. Various surface protection strategies are being developed to address the instability of III-V semiconductors in an electrolyte. Meanwhile, multiple cost-reduction approaches are being implemented, including the use of solar concentration, epitaxial lift-off or spalling for substrate reuse, and monolithic or heterogeneous integration on silicon substrates. All these advances make III-V photoabsorbers a promising route toward decarbonated hydrogen production and pave the way to long-term deployment in real-world applications.
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页码:611 / 622
页数:23
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