❓ Ever wondered about the untapped potential of metal oxide semiconductors in Photovoltaic cells? Our recent paper, "BiVO4–Liquid Junction Photovoltaic Cell with 0.2% Solar Energy Conversion Efficiency," published in JACS, explores the photo-electrochemistry of BiVO4, not for water oxidation, but for generating electricity! 📖 In this study, we explore the interplay of BiVO4 with the triiodide/iodide redox couple, by tracking the photovoltage of solid-liquid junction with Surface Photovoltage spectroscopy. 🚀 The findings enhance our understanding of the photo-electrochemistry of BiVO4, and showcase the possibility of metal oxide−liquid solar cells with aqueous redox couples. 💡 Did you know? The only other examples of such cells date back to 1970's, involving a TiO2 photogalvanic cell based on the O2/H2O redox couple. 🔬 Curious minds, let's explore the potential of metal oxide semiconductors and its implications for the photovoltaic cells. Your thoughts and questions are more than welcome! 🤓💬 Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/gqRNqhw3 #SolarEnergy #RenewableTech #BiVO4 #Photovoltaics #Photoelectrochemistry #ResearchPublication #Sciencecommunity
Great work, Sahar! Congratulations!
Postdoc at Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin
9moThis is amazing! Thank you.