Solar energy conversion using CdSe photoelectrochemical cells with low cost substrates

Abstract Photoelectrochemical cells using electrocodeposited CdSe films on low cost substrates (stainless steel and graphite) were studied. The usefulness of graphite as a counterelectrode in place of platinum was demonstrated. Results are reported for three cell configurations: stainless steel|CdSe| electrolyte|Pt; stainless steel|CdSe|electrolyte|C; C|CdSe|electrolyte|Pt.