Dr. Rosseinsky et al., ELECTROCHEMICAL PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS - SOME ADVANCES IN FERROCENE-PROTECTED N-DOPED SILICON CELLS, Optical materials, 6(1-2), 1996, pp. 83-88
The use of photoelectrochemical cells - those comprising doped semicon
ductor in contact with electrolyte solution requires a layer of protec
tant to prevent corrosion at the interface. The role of a variety of f
errocene compounds is examined, and one of these. (dichloromethylsilyl
) ferrocene, is encouragingly effective. The scope for varying experim
ental parameters gives indications of where real advances are to be ma
de.