TITLE:
ATR-FTIR and XPS Evaluation of Alkyl Immobilization by Hydrosilylation on n-Si(111) for Photoelectrochemical Cell Electrode
AUTHORS:
Toshihito Ohtake
KEYWORDS:
ATR-FTIR; XPS; Si Surface; Hydrosilylation; Immobilization; Photoelectrochemical Cell
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Surface Engineered Materials and Advanced Technology,
Vol.3 No.3A,
September
25,
2013
ABSTRACT:
An electrode development was needed
with high efficiency and low costs as next generation solar cells. We attempted
the electrode fabrication for a photoelectrochemical cell by immobilizing
functional groups on a n-Si(111) surface. The immobilization was applied by
hydrosilylation terminated with ester (hydrophobic) or carbonyl (hydrophilic)
group. Results confirmed the immobilization on the Si surface by measuring
ATR-FTIR and XPS.