Global solar electricity (photovoltaic (PV) technology) currently accounts for more than SG$16 billion/year, and the industry is growing at more than 30% annually. Yet solar hydrogen - the direct generation of hydrogen by solar irradiation - is in its infancy. The aim of this book is to offer state-of-the-art knowledge to scientists, engineers, and industrials involved in photoelectrochemical systems and nanotechnology for solar generation of hydrogen. The technical content addresses the current status and prospects of solar hydrogen R&D activities, major achievements and latest performances, technological limitations and crucial remaining challenges, latest advances in fundamental understanding and development in semiconductor nanostructures, device fabrication, modeling, simulation and characterization techniques as well as assessing and establishing the present and future role and contribution of solar hydrogen in the hydrogen economy. The book is a major, comprehensive reference source of fundamental and applied knowledge in all areas related to solar hydrogen, with an emphasis on the materials used. Each chapter is written by an expert in the respective area.
- ISBN: 978-0-470-82397-2
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 696
- Fecha Publicación: 22/01/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés