The concept below has been on my mind for the last week or so, and I thought this might be the best place to discuss it...
Is there such a thing as a "Photo-Activated Acid", or for that matter a "Photo-Activated Aklaline" compound?
The idea being that if such a chemical compound existed, and could be made soluable in an electrolyte suspension, it could be used as both the collector and storage device.
Initially my thought is of a flat (horizontal) cell that would be litterally charged by the sun, if surface are was an issue (and adequate ionic differential between the dis-similar metallic anode/cathode plates) a pump could circulate the electrolyte to the top of an inclined plane that would spread the liquid over a greater surface.
My electro-chemical fantasy is scalable to create landscaped acidic water features around ones house (under glass) or integrated into shallow roofs as needed.
Unfortunately I have neither the time nor background to take such a concept beyond "gee I wonder" type thought exercises... Though would appreciate any feedback (both pro and con) on whether this is a realistic idea...
All the best!
FrankG
www.theworkshop.ca
frank@theworkshop.ca