Japanese Journal of Applied Physics · 1981 · 26 citations · 0 references
Natural SciencesMaterials EngineeringMaterials ScienceElectrochemistryOptoelectronicsSurface ScienceDielectric MaterialsDielectricsOptoelectronic MaterialsPhotovoltaic DevicesPhotovoltaic MaterialsSolar CellsCarrier RecombinationCarrier Recombination DynamicsCharge Carrier RecombinationDielectric EffectsDielectric Optical MaterialsDielectric Properties Of FluidsPhotocurrent GenerationSolvent Effects On Electron Transfer
Photocurrent and electrical characteristics are investigated for photo cells operated in liquids. Photocurrent increases with increase in the permanent electric moment of molecules in liquid. This effect is considered to be due to adsorption of polarizable molecules which reduce carrier recombination at the surface of photo cells.