Table 1 Notable literature on solar fuel conversion.
From: A versatile open-source analysis of the limiting efficiency of photo electrochemical water-splitting
Year | Reference | Notes |
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1961 | Shockley & Queisser2 | Laid the foundations of ‘detail balance’ theory for photo-voltaic energy conversion |
1977 | Ross & Hsiao3 | Outlined generalised thermodynamics for photochemical solar energy conversion |
1981 | Bolton et al.4 | A comprehensive review and a demonstration of the equivalence of previous models |
1984 | Weber and Dignam5 | Investigates efficiency of single and tandem devices side-by-side and in series configuration |
1985 | Bolton et al.6 | Proposes a classification system (e.g S2, D4 etc.) and outlines limiting and realisable efficiencies |
2006 | Hanna & Nozik7 | Extended analysis to carrier multiplication absorbers |
2013 | Hu et al.8 | Realisable efficiencies for tandem PEC systems |
2014 | Seitz et al.9 | Investigates practical efficiencies of PEC systems (up to 2 photo-absorbers) in different optical configurations |
2015 | Jacobsson et al.10 | Investigates side-by-side configuration for up to 4 photo-absorbers |
2016 | Fountaine et al.11 | Analysis of both thermodynamic and practical limits compared reported efficiencies |
2017 | Seger et al.12 | Web-based javascript implementation for tandem PEC systems optically in series |