Photogalvanic cell

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008870",
  "term": "Photogalvanic cell",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An electrochemical cell that generates an electric current when exposed to light, due to light-induced redox reactions in the electrolyte. Unlike photovoltaic cells, the light primarily affects the electrolyte rather than the electrodes directly. These cells convert light energy into electrical energy through photoredox reactions in solution.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "oxidation",
    "photovoltaic cell"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2223. 'Glossary of terms used in photochemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2261 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122223)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/photogalvanic-cell/"
}