Rose, Michael J., Ph. D.Cowley, Alan H.2016-11-102018-01-222016-11-102018-01-222016-08August 201http://hdl.handle.net/2152/43717The development of photoelectrochemcial cells for the direct production of storable fuels is a crucial aspect to the energy portfolio of a world that is increasingly shifting towards renewable energy sources. Development of the base scientific knowledge across all components of these devices – general design, photovoltage generation, material stabilization, and chemical catalysis – is required before engineered products become available on the market. Detailed herein are electronic, structural, and catalytic studies on a homogeneous catalyst (acenaphthene based colbaloxime), development of a new method of gold deposition for heterogeneous catalysis and the design, preparation, characterization, and electrochemistry of a cathodic carbon dioxide reduction device using gallium phosphide.application/pdfPhotoelectrochemical cellsPECsSemiconductor passivationElectrocatalysisCobaloximeThesis2016-11-10