In the figure below the bandgap versus the lattice constant of various materials is shown.Which of the following statements is true?
A. The junctions of a lattice-matched triple junction solar cell can be based on the semiconductor materials GaInP, GaAs and Si.
B. If the bottom cell of a 4-junction cell is based on Ge, the first junction above the bottom cell is based on GaInAs.
C. A combination of three junctions based on the semiconductor materials GaInP, GaAs and Ge can only result in a metamorphic triple junction solar cell.
D. The semiconductor material InAs is a logic choice to be used as a top cell in a triple junction.
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The figure below shows the I-V curves of two single junction solar cells. If you were to make a multi-junction solar cell with these two cells, which one will you put as a top cell?
A. Cell #1.
B. Cell #2.
Looking at this band diagram of a semiconductor material, can this material be used as a photoanode or as a photocathode?
A. Photoanode
B. Photocathode
C. It could be used as both
Which of the effects listed below are considered to be main limiting factors for increasing the current density of the photoelectrodes?Note that more than one correct answer is possible.
A. Band gap of the semiconductor forming the photoelectrode
B. Reflection in the electrolyte between the light source and the photoelectrode
C. Separation of charges in the photoelectrode semiconductor material
D. Catalytic effects in the photoelectrode surface
E. Mass transport of the ion within the electrolyte
We want to build a photoelectrochemical device by joining a \(BiVO_4\) photoanode and a double junction amorphous silicon solar cell. The J-V curves of both the photoanode and the solar cell are given in the graph.These curves are measured at an irradiance of \(1000W/m^2\). As explained in the video lectures, the solar-to-hydrogen efficiency is given by:\(\eta_{STH}=\frac{J_{photo}*1.23V}{P_0}\)Calculate the solar-to-hydrogen efficiency of the device and give it as a percentage: ______