Energy conversion in electrolyte under artificial light: Fast Green FCF-Fructose-surfactant-small Pt electrode photogalvanic cell

The photogalvanic effect of Fast Green FCF–Fructose system is reported for solar energy conversion and storage in artificial light. The present study in presence of the efficiency enhancer chemical like surfactant (Sodium Lauryl Sulphate) and small Pt electrode in artificial light has been done to further improve the solar power and storage capacity of this system. With additional scope for reduction of the cost, the study has shown enhanced performance in terms of electrical parameters like maximum power (211.1 μW), shortcircuit current (840 μA), open-circuit potential (945 mV), efficiency (6.57%) and storage capacity as half change time (33 min). © 2016, Allerton Press, Inc.