Integrated photoelectrochemical cell and system having a solid polymer electrolyte

摘要

A photoelectrochemical (PEC) cell includes a photovoltaic electrode that generates voltage under radiation; a solid membrane electrode assembly that includes at least one solid polymer electrolyte and first and second electrodes; a mechanism that collect gases from oxidation and reduction reactions; and an electrical connection between the photovoltaic electrode and the solid membrane electrode assembly. A PEC system and a method of making such PEC cell and PEC system are also disclosed.