Photoelectrolytic cell

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008859",
  "term": "Photoelectrolytic cell",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A type of photoelectrochemical cell where light energy is used to drive a non-spontaneous chemical reaction, such as the electrolysis of water. The cell typically consists of a semiconductor photoelectrode and a counter electrode immersed in an electrolyte. It converts light energy directly into chemical energy stored in the reaction products.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "radiant energy"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1991, 63, 569. 'Terminology in semiconductor electrochemistry and photoelectrochemical energy conversion (Recommendations 1991)' on page 593,595 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199163040569)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/photoelectrolytic-cell/"
}