Local reactivity of metal–insulator–semiconductor photoanodes imaged by photoinduced electrochemiluminescence microscopy
Julie Descamps, Yiran Zhao, Julie Le-Pouliquen, Bertrand Goudeau, Patrick Garrigue, Karine Tavernier, Yoan Léger, Gabriel Loget, Nešo Šojić
Abstract
. We demonstrate that PECL microscopy precisely imaged the hole-driven heterogeneous photoelectrochemical reactivity. The method is promising for elucidating the local activity of photoelectrodes that are employed in solar energy conversion.
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ElectrochemiluminescenceReactivity (psychology)SemiconductorMaterials scienceOptoelectronicsPhotochemistryInsulator (electricity)PhotoelectrochemistryMetalNanotechnologyChemistryElectrochemistryElectrodePhysical chemistryMedicineMetallurgyPathologyAlternative medicineAdvanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniquesElectrochemical Analysis and ApplicationsAnodic Oxide Films and Nanostructures