Method for generating hydrogen by water splitting, and photoelectrochemical cell and semiconductor electrode used therefor

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PATENT NO 9926633
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14676734

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The present invention provides a method for generating hydrogen by water splitting at a higher hydrogen generation efficiency. In the present method, used is a photoelectrochemical cell comprising a container, a liquid stored in the container, a semiconductor electrode contained in the container, and a counter electrode contained in the container. The semiconductor electrode comprises a first semiconductor layer, a light-transmissive conductor layer; and a second semiconductor layer.

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PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO LTDOSAKA-SHI OSAKA 540-6207

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Hato, Kazuhito Osaka, JP 40 334
Kikuchi, Ryosuke Osaka, JP 30 7
Kurabuchi, Takahiro Osaka, JP 14 21
Nomura, Takaiki Osaka, JP 58 479
Tamura, Satoru Osaka, JP 46 450

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