Volume 30, No. 1
January 2005

Photoelectrochemical Cells Based on Inherently Conducting Polymers
G.G. Wallace, C.O. Too, D.L. Officer, and P.C. Dastoor

Abstract
This review of photoelectrochemical cells (PECs) based on inherently conducting polymers (ICPs) deals with the mechanisms of operation and the various factors that influence the overall efficiency of PECs. The factors addressed include ICP composition and oxidation state, the use of nanostructured surfaces and interfaces, and the PEC electrolyte and redox mediator.

Keywords: inherently conducting polymers, ionic liquids, photoelectrochemical cell, photovoltaics, polyanilines, polypyrroles, polythiophenes.