Jove
Visualize
Contact Us

Related Experiment Videos

Photoelectrochemistry.

A J Bard

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
    |January 11, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Light absorption by semiconductors drives chemical reactions in solutions, enabling applications in photocatalysis and photoelectrosynthesis.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Quaternary ammonium amalgams as Zintl ion salts and their use in the synthesis of novel quaternary ammonium salts.

    Journal of the American Chemical Society·2011
    Same author

    Electrochemistry of tert-Butylcalix[8]arene-C(60) Films Using a Scanning Electrochemical Microscope-Quartz Crystal Microbalance.

    Analytical chemistry·2011
    Same author

    Scanning electrochemical microscopy. 36. A combined scanning electrochemical microscope-quartz crystal microbalance instrument for studying thin films.

    Analytical chemistry·2011
    Same author

    Fabrication and characterization of self-assembled spherical gold ultramicroelectrodes.

    Analytical chemistry·2011
    Same author

    Electrogenerated chemiluminescence. 58. Ligand-sensitized electrogenerated chemiluminescence in europium labels.

    Analytical chemistry·2011
    Same author

    Scanning electrochemical microscopy. 32. Gallium ultramicroelectrodes and their application in ion-selective probes.

    Analytical chemistry·2011
    Same journal

    Erratum for the Research Article "Detecting supramolecular organic nanoparticles during heat wave".

    Science (New York, N.Y.)·2026
    Same journal

    Local signals, systemic decline.

    Science (New York, N.Y.)·2026
    Same journal

    The mechanics of liver regeneration.

    Science (New York, N.Y.)·2026
    Same journal

    Computing in a memory with physics.

    Science (New York, N.Y.)·2026
    Same journal

    Retraction.

    Science (New York, N.Y.)·2026
    Same journal

    Making time.

    Science (New York, N.Y.)·2026
    See all related articles
    JoVE
    x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
    ABOUT JoVE
    OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
    AUTHORS
    Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
    LIBRARIANS
    TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
    RESEARCH
    JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
    EDUCATION
    JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
    Terms & Conditions of Use
    Privacy Policy
    Policies

    Area of Science:

    • Materials Science
    • Electrochemistry
    • Photochemistry

    Background:

    • Semiconductor interfaces generate electron-hole pairs when exposed to light.
    • These charge carriers initiate redox reactions with species in adjacent solutions.
    • This phenomenon underpins various light-driven chemical transformations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the principles of semiconductor-mediated photodriven processes.
    • To explore applications in electrochemical cells.
    • To highlight the use of semiconductors in heterogeneous photocatalysis and photoelectrosynthesis.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of fundamental principles of semiconductor photoelectrochemistry.
    • Analysis of charge carrier dynamics at semiconductor-solution interfaces.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Compilation of diverse applications in photocatalysis and photoelectrosynthesis.

    • Main Results:

    • Detailed explanation of electron-hole pair generation and interfacial charge transfer.
    • Demonstration of semiconductor applicability in driving oxidation and reduction reactions.
    • Showcasing of semiconductors as versatile materials for solar energy conversion and chemical synthesis.

    Conclusions:

    • Semiconductor-based systems offer efficient pathways for harnessing light energy.
    • These systems are crucial for developing sustainable chemical processes.
    • Further research can expand their utility in energy and environmental applications.