Providing new insights into the molecular and electronic processes involved in the conversion of sunlight into chemical products, Photoelectrochemical Solar Conversion Systems: Molecular and Electronic Aspects begins with an historical overview and a survey of recent developments in the electrochemistry of semiconductors and spectroscopic techniques. It then provides a comprehensive introduction to the science of conversion cells, reviews current issues and potential directions, and covers a wide range of materials from organic to inorganic cells. Employing a tutorial organization with balanced coverage of electrochemistry and solar energy conversion, this book covers:

Principles and Systems in Light-Induced Energy Conversion Basic Aspects of Light-Induced Generation of Fuels Development of Energy Conversion Systems Advanced Concepts for Sunlight Energy Conversion: From Organic Solar Cells to Artificial Photosynthesis Inorganic Concepts Energy and Electron Transfer Processes References Nano-Dimensioned Systems Based on Semiconductor-Oxide- Metal-Electrolyte Contacts Fundamentals of Electrochemical Phase Formation Experimental Techniques and Experiment Designs The Electrodeposition of Selected Systems Anodic Oxide Growth: Mechanisms, Methods, and Properties References Physics of Electrolyte-Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (EMOS) Contacts in Nano-Dimensions The Electron Transfer in Nano-Dimensioned Schottky- Contacts Analysis of Complex Systems: The EMOS Interface References Electrocatalysis on Nano-Dimensioned EMOS Contacts Fundamental Aspects of the Metal-Electrolyte Interface The Electron Transfer at Metal-Electrolyte Interfaces: From Butler-Volmer to Quantum Mechanical Concepts Reaction Mechanisms in Selected Systems: Hydrogen Evolution and CO2 Reduction Development of New Electrochemical Catalysts: Future Directions References Electronics and Chemistry of Electrolytes-Metal-Oxide- Semiconductor Contacts Methods: Combination of Electrochemical Techniques with Surface-Sensitive Spectroscopy Chemical and Electronic Properties of Electrochemical Generated Interfaces on Silicon Modulation of the Interfacial Potential in Nano-Dimensioned EMOS Contacts References Optical Effects: Current Approaches and Future Directions References