Toward stable solar hydrogen generation using organic photoelectrochemical cells

Autores
Haro, Marta; Solis, Claudia Alejandra; Molina, Gonzalo; Otero, Luis Alberto; Bisquert, Juan; Gimenez, Sixto; Guerrero, Antonio
Año de publicación
2015
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Organic photoactive materials are promising candidates for the generation of solar fuels in terms of efficiency and cost. However, their low stability in aqueous media constitutes a serious problem for technological deployment. Here we present organic photocathodes for the generation of hydrogen in aqueous media with outstanding stability. The device design relies on the use of water-resistant selective contacts, which protect a P3HT:PCBM photoactive layer. An insoluble cross-linked PEDOT:PSS hole-selective layer avoids delamination of the film, and an electron-selective TiOx layer in contact with the aqueous solution electrically communicates the organic layer with the hydrogen-evolving catalyst (Pt). We developed a novel method for the synthesis of the TiOx layer compatible with low-temperature conditions. Tuning the thickness of the TiOx/Pt layer leads to a trade-off between the achievable photocurrent (∼1 mAcm-2) and the stability of the photocathode (stable hydrogen generation of 1.5 μmol h-1 cm-2 for >3 h).
Fil: Haro, Marta. Universitat Jaume I; España
Fil: Solis, Claudia Alejandra. Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas Fisicoquímicas y Naturales. Departamento de Química; Argentina
Fil: Molina, Gonzalo. Universitat Jaume I; España
Fil: Otero, Luis Alberto. Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas Fisicoquímicas y Naturales. Departamento de Química; Argentina
Fil: Bisquert, Juan. King Abdulaziz University; Arabia Saudita
Fil: Gimenez, Sixto. Universitat Jaume I; España
Fil: Guerrero, Antonio. Universitat Jaume I; España
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SOLAR HYDROGEN GENERATION
PHTOELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS
ORGANIC CELLS
SOLAR FUEL
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dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Toward stable solar hydrogen generation using organic photoelectrochemical cells
title Toward stable solar hydrogen generation using organic photoelectrochemical cells
spellingShingle Toward stable solar hydrogen generation using organic photoelectrochemical cells
Haro, Marta
SOLAR HYDROGEN GENERATION
PHTOELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS
ORGANIC CELLS
SOLAR FUEL
title_short Toward stable solar hydrogen generation using organic photoelectrochemical cells
title_full Toward stable solar hydrogen generation using organic photoelectrochemical cells
title_fullStr Toward stable solar hydrogen generation using organic photoelectrochemical cells
title_full_unstemmed Toward stable solar hydrogen generation using organic photoelectrochemical cells
title_sort Toward stable solar hydrogen generation using organic photoelectrochemical cells
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Haro, Marta
Solis, Claudia Alejandra
Molina, Gonzalo
Otero, Luis Alberto
Bisquert, Juan
Gimenez, Sixto
Guerrero, Antonio
author Haro, Marta
author_facet Haro, Marta
Solis, Claudia Alejandra
Molina, Gonzalo
Otero, Luis Alberto
Bisquert, Juan
Gimenez, Sixto
Guerrero, Antonio
author_role author
author2 Solis, Claudia Alejandra
Molina, Gonzalo
Otero, Luis Alberto
Bisquert, Juan
Gimenez, Sixto
Guerrero, Antonio
author2_role author
author
author
author
author
author
dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv SOLAR HYDROGEN GENERATION
PHTOELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS
ORGANIC CELLS
SOLAR FUEL
topic SOLAR HYDROGEN GENERATION
PHTOELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS
ORGANIC CELLS
SOLAR FUEL
purl_subject.fl_str_mv https://purl.org/becyt/ford/1.4
https://purl.org/becyt/ford/1
dc.description.none.fl_txt_mv Organic photoactive materials are promising candidates for the generation of solar fuels in terms of efficiency and cost. However, their low stability in aqueous media constitutes a serious problem for technological deployment. Here we present organic photocathodes for the generation of hydrogen in aqueous media with outstanding stability. The device design relies on the use of water-resistant selective contacts, which protect a P3HT:PCBM photoactive layer. An insoluble cross-linked PEDOT:PSS hole-selective layer avoids delamination of the film, and an electron-selective TiOx layer in contact with the aqueous solution electrically communicates the organic layer with the hydrogen-evolving catalyst (Pt). We developed a novel method for the synthesis of the TiOx layer compatible with low-temperature conditions. Tuning the thickness of the TiOx/Pt layer leads to a trade-off between the achievable photocurrent (∼1 mAcm-2) and the stability of the photocathode (stable hydrogen generation of 1.5 μmol h-1 cm-2 for >3 h).
Fil: Haro, Marta. Universitat Jaume I; España
Fil: Solis, Claudia Alejandra. Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas Fisicoquímicas y Naturales. Departamento de Química; Argentina
Fil: Molina, Gonzalo. Universitat Jaume I; España
Fil: Otero, Luis Alberto. Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas Fisicoquímicas y Naturales. Departamento de Química; Argentina
Fil: Bisquert, Juan. King Abdulaziz University; Arabia Saudita
Fil: Gimenez, Sixto. Universitat Jaume I; España
Fil: Guerrero, Antonio. Universitat Jaume I; España
description Organic photoactive materials are promising candidates for the generation of solar fuels in terms of efficiency and cost. However, their low stability in aqueous media constitutes a serious problem for technological deployment. Here we present organic photocathodes for the generation of hydrogen in aqueous media with outstanding stability. The device design relies on the use of water-resistant selective contacts, which protect a P3HT:PCBM photoactive layer. An insoluble cross-linked PEDOT:PSS hole-selective layer avoids delamination of the film, and an electron-selective TiOx layer in contact with the aqueous solution electrically communicates the organic layer with the hydrogen-evolving catalyst (Pt). We developed a novel method for the synthesis of the TiOx layer compatible with low-temperature conditions. Tuning the thickness of the TiOx/Pt layer leads to a trade-off between the achievable photocurrent (∼1 mAcm-2) and the stability of the photocathode (stable hydrogen generation of 1.5 μmol h-1 cm-2 for >3 h).
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Haro, Marta; Solis, Claudia Alejandra; Molina, Gonzalo; Otero, Luis Alberto; Bisquert, Juan; et al.; Toward stable solar hydrogen generation using organic photoelectrochemical cells; American Chemical Society; Journal of Physical Chemistry C; 119; 12; 3-2015; 6488-6494
1932-7447
1932-7455
CONICET Digital
CONICET
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