School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Photogalvanic Cells

Photogalvanic Cells are resemble regular galvanic cells. One of the half-cells is assembled using a photoelectrode, and this electrode needs to be irradiated with light in order to generate electricity.

 

Assembly of a titanium dioxide photoelectrode

Creation of a titanium dioxide photo elektrode

In this video, the assembly of a photoelectrode from FTO glass and titanium dioxide is shown step by step - from the required materials to the application of the titanium dioxide layer to sintering on a hotplate.

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Assembly of a photogalvanic 2-Pot-Cell

The assembly of a photogalvanic Two-Pot-cell, which is similar to that of a daniell cell, is show in this video. At the end of the video, it is also shown, that the assembly is photosensitive, by irradiating the photoelectrode with light from a torch.

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Assembly of a photogalvanic 1-Pot-Cell

In this video the assembly and operation of a photogalvanic cell on the basis of titanium dioxide is shown in a 1-pot-configuration.

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Assembly of a photogalvanic compact cell

In this video the assembly and operation of a photogalvanic compact cell is shown.

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Directions on photosesibilisation

The video shows, how a photoelectrode based on titanium dioxide can be sensitized using substances derived from natural products.

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Operation of a motor using a photogalvanic compact cell

The video shows very shortly, how a photogalvanic compact cell powers a small motor when irradiated with uv light.

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Powering a Motor with a photogalvanic One-Pot-Cell

Powering a Motor with a photogalvanic One-Pot-Cell

The video shows how a motor is powered using a photogalvanic one-pot-cell while the cell is irradiated with light.

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With Raspberry Juice sensitized photogalvanic 1-pot-cell

With Raspberry Juice Sensitized Photogalvanic One-Pot-Cell

In the video a photoelectrode, sensibilized using raspberry juice is compared to one that hasn't been photosensibilized. The difference between both electrodes becomes apparent when irradiating them with red light.

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Photogalvanic 1-Pot-Cells with Flash Lights

Photogalvanic One-Pot-Cell with Flash Lights

In the Video a sensitized and a not sensitized photoelectrode are compared with one another when irradiated with different wavelength of light from LED flash lights.

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Compact Cells irradiated with Sunlight

Compact Cells in Sun Light

Several types of compact cells are shown that power a motor each when irradiated with sunlight. The duration the motor is running is dependent on the electrolyte and the make up of the cell.

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Assembly and Investigation of the Compact Cell (German Voice Over)

Preparation and Investigation of the Compact Cell

The assembly of a compact cell is shown and explained. The constructed cell is then investigated.

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Assembly and Investigation of a Compact Cell using a Gel Electrolyte (German Voice Over)

Preparation and Investigation of a Gel Compact Cell

The assembly of a compact cell using a gel eletrolyte on the basis of polyvinyl alcohol is shown and explained. The constructed cell is then investigated.

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Assembly and Investigation of two Compact Cells using a Gel Electrolyte each in a parallel setup (German Voice Over)

Preparation and Investigation of two gel compact cells connected in parallel

Two Compact Cells using a gel electrolyte are set up in parallel and their output is investigated.

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