Photoelectrochemical cell

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008855",
  "term": "Photoelectrochemical cell",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An electrochemical cell where at least one electrode is a semiconductor material that absorbs light to drive a chemical reaction or generate electricity. These cells convert light energy into chemical energy or electrical energy. They are used in applications such as solar fuel production and solar cells.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "photoelectrolytic cell",
    "photogalvanic cell",
    "photovoltaic cell",
    "semiconductor"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1991, 63, 569. 'Terminology in semiconductor electrochemistry and photoelectrochemical energy conversion (Recommendations 1991)' on page 593 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199163040569)",
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2223. 'Glossary of terms used in photochemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2260 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122223)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/photoelectrochemical-cell/"
}