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4-1976 8:00 AM

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The direct conversion of solar energy to chemical fuel is possible by photodecomposition of water on semiconducting electrodes. We have observed 100% quantum efficiency for this reaction without corrosion of the electrodes. Projected costs of large area, thin film devices, utilizing existing technology, indicate that the hydrogen fuel can be cost competitive with other fuels now.

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Solar Energy

Session Chairman: Howard Harrenstien, Director, Florida Solar Energy Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida,

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Apr 1st, 8:00 AM

Photoelectrolysis Of Water By Solar Energy

The direct conversion of solar energy to chemical fuel is possible by photodecomposition of water on semiconducting electrodes. We have observed 100% quantum efficiency for this reaction without corrosion of the electrodes. Projected costs of large area, thin film devices, utilizing existing technology, indicate that the hydrogen fuel can be cost competitive with other fuels now.

 

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