Highly Efficient Photoelectrochemical (PEC) Device (IMAGE)

California Institute of Technology

Highly Efficient Photoelectrochemical (PEC) Device

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A highly efficient photoelectrochemical (PEC) device uses the power of the sun to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. The stand-alone prototype includes two chambers separated by a semi-permeable membrane that allows collection of both gas products.

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Lance Hayashida/Caltech

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