Titanium Dioxide Nanotubes Decorated with Nanoparticles for Dye Sensitized Solar Cells

2011 ◽  
Vol 1303 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xuan Pan ◽  
Yong Zhao ◽  
Changhong Chen ◽  
Zhaoyang Fan
Keyword(s):  
Titanium Dioxide ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Dye Sensitized Solar Cells ◽  
Photon Absorption ◽  
Device Performance ◽  
Dye Sensitized ◽  
Dye Loading ◽  
Sensitized Solar Cells

ABSTRACTThe titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticle (NP) structure has higher surface area and dye loading value to increase photon absorption while the nanotube (NT) can suppress the random walk phenomena to enhance carrier collection. In this work, hydrothermal method was utilized to infiltrate the TiO2 nanotube array by TiO2 nanoparticles with the aim of combining the advantages of both nanostructures to improve dye sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) efficiency. Structure morphology, device performance, and electrochemical properties were investigated. SEM observation confirmed that around 10 nm TiO2 nanoparticles uniformly covered the NT wall. TiO2 NT samples at three different lengths: 8 μm, 13 μm and 20 μm, decorated with different amount of nanoparticles were studied to optimize the structure for light absorption and electron transport to achieve high solar conversion efficiency. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) was also employed to investigate the cells’ parameters: electron lifetime (τ), diffusion length (Ln) et al, to gain insight on the device performance. The incident photon conversion efficiency (IPCE) was also reported.

Tungsten doped titanium dioxide nanowires for high efficiency dye-sensitized solar cells

2014 ◽  
Vol 16 (16) ◽  
pp. 7448-7454 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. S. Archana ◽  
Arunava Gupta ◽  
Mashitah M. Yusoff ◽  
Rajan Jose
Keyword(s):  
Titanium Dioxide ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Dye Sensitized Solar Cells ◽  
Photocurrent Density ◽  
Niobium Doping ◽  
Dye Sensitized ◽  
Dye Loading ◽  
Doped Titanium Dioxide ◽  
Sensitized Solar Cells

Tungsten doping in TiO2 nanowires led to increased photocurrent density resulting from increased lifetime and dye-loading compared to niobium doping.

Indirect Preparation of Titanium Dioxide Oxidation Plating Layer as Photoelectrode Used in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

2014 ◽  
Vol 953-954 ◽  
pp. 1095-1098 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Zhang ◽  
Ya Han Wu ◽  
Fang Xue ◽  
Meng Jun Yuan ◽  
Yan Huo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Titanium Dioxide ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Dye Sensitized Solar Cells ◽  
Great Influence ◽  
Photoelectric Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Titanium Coating ◽  
Photoelectric Conversion ◽  
Dye Sensitized ◽  
Sensitized Solar Cells

The structural morphology, arrangement of the nanocrystalline particles, porosity factor, surface state, crystalline phase and specific area of photoelectrode film have great influence on photoelectric performance of dye sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). At present, using TiO2 as the photoelectrode in the DSSC material has achieved very good photoelectric conversion efficiency. In this paper, the plating method is adopted to directly deposited the titanium coating on the conductive glass substrate, oxidizing the surface of titanium film, so that it is generated on the surface of titanium dioxide oxidation layer. Making it as the DSSC photoelectrode, obtained relative high photoelectric conversion efficiency.

scholarly journals Fabrication of TiO2/CdS heterostructure photoanodes and optimization of light scattering to improve the photovoltaic performance of dye sensitized solar cells (DSSCs)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Revathi ◽  
A Pricilla Jeyakumari
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Photovoltaic Performance ◽  
Dye Sensitized Solar Cells ◽  
Photocurrent Density ◽  
Cds Nanoparticles ◽  
Molar Ratios ◽  
Dye Sensitized ◽  
Sensitized Solar Cells

Abstract Currently, the TiO2/CdS photoanodes based dye sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) have shown extraordinary developments in the photo conversion efficiency. In this report, pristine TiO2, CdS and various molar ratios of TiO2/CdS photoanodes were prepared by one step microwave irradiation route and followed by doctor blade method. The sheet like morphology of the TiO2 and CdS nanoparticles were clearly evident from the SEM and TEM images. A significant reduction band gap with enhanced light absorption and rapid prevention of electron hole pair was explored by UV-DRS and PL studies. The photocurrent density-voltage (J-V) and electrochemical impedance (EIS) characteristics were analyzed for assembled solar cell. The photo-conversion efficiency of 12.8% was obtained with the configuration TiO2/CdS (200 mg) that represent a 2.5 fold increment compared to bare TiO2 (5.33%) as well as commercial Pt (6.11%). The experimental results are discussed.

scholarly journals Effect of Mg Doping on SnO2 Energy Band and Power Conversion Efficiency of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

2021 ◽  
Vol 2101 (1) ◽  
pp. 012066
Author(s):  
Hao Yang ◽  
Hao Fan ◽  
Junhong Duan
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Power Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Power Conversion ◽  
Dye Sensitized Solar Cells ◽  
Mg Doping ◽  
Dye Sensitized ◽  
Sensitized Solar Cells ◽  
Mg Doped

Abstract In this work, Mg-doped SnO2 materials with different molar ratios were synthesized by hydrothermal method. Based on the UV-Vis study, band gap (Eg) of the Mg-doped SnO2 is adjusted from 3.76 eV to 3.65 eV via 3 at% concentrations. Results of photovoltaic measurement for dye-sensitized solar cells (DSCs) based on Mg-doped SnO2 film as photoanode indicate that the doping of Mg ions can improve the open-circuit voltage (V oc) of the DSCs, while the electric current density (J sc) of the DSCs is almost unchanged. The cells were measured at 3 days intervals within 24 days after fabrication. Power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 3 at% Mg-doped SnO2 DSCs increases step by step and achieves 4.38% as the cell is tested after 18 days. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) analysis shows that Mg doping enhances light collection, increased the number of photogenerated electrons and inhibits charge recombination.

scholarly journals Dyes Amount and Light Scattering Influence on the Photocurrent Enhancement of Titanium Dioxide Hierarchically Structured Photoanodes for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

Coatings ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen-Yao Huang ◽  
Tung-Li Hsieh
Keyword(s):  
Titanium Dioxide ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Light Scattering ◽  
Light Harvesting ◽  
Short Circuit ◽  
Dye Sensitized Solar Cells ◽  
Strong Light ◽  
Dye Sensitized ◽  
Dye Loading ◽  
Sensitized Solar Cells

In this study, we prepared and analyzed the properties of hill-like hierarchically structured titanium dioxide (TiO2) photoanodes for dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). We expected that the presence of appropriately aggregated TiO2 clusters in the photoanode layer would translate to relatively strong light scattering and dye loading, increasing the photovoltaic efficiency. A detailed light-harvesting study was performed by employing polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) polymers of different molecular weights as binders for the aggregation of the TiO2 nanoparticles (P-25 Degussa). Hence, we obtained a series of TiO2 films, presenting a variety of morphologies. Their reflection, as well as absorbance of light by the attached dye, the amount of dye loading, and the performance of the fabricated DSSC devices were investigated. Our optimized device, with a relatively high dye loading and good light harvesting ability, was able to enhance the short-circuit current (Jsc) in the DSSCs by 23%.

ZnO/TiO2 composite photoanodes for efficient dye-sensitized solar cells

2014 ◽  
Vol 07 (04) ◽  
pp. 1450039 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liqing Zhang ◽  
Shuai Zhou ◽  
Fengshi Cai ◽  
Zhihao Yuan
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Hydrothermal Process ◽  
Dye Sensitized Solar Cells ◽  
Open Circuit ◽  
Growth Time ◽  
Dye Sensitized ◽  
Sensitized Solar Cells

ZnO / TiO 2 composite films composed of a ZnO nanoflowers overlayer and a ZnO / TiO 2 composite particulate underlayer were fabricated by a simple hydrothermal process. The as-prepared films were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and diffused reflectance spectroscopy. The performance of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSCs) was investigated by photocurrent–voltage measurements, incident photon-to-current conversion efficiency (IPCE) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. It was found that the ZnO / TiO 2 composite film prepared with a 60 min growth time exhibited higher reflectivity than that of pure TiO 2 film due to the effective light-scattering of ZnO nanoflowers, resulting in increased J sc . In the meantime, the open-circuit potential of the device were enhanced from 698 to 826 mV due to the formation of an energy barrier by ZnO at TiO 2/electrolyte interface, resulting in a 52% improvement in the power conversion efficiency from 4.64 to 7.06%.

scholarly journals Novel Red Light-Absorbing Organic Dyes Based on Indolo[3,2-b]carbazole as the Donor Applied in Co-Sensitizer-Free Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (7) ◽  
pp. 1716
Author(s):  
Zhanhai Xiao ◽  
Bing Chen ◽  
Xudong Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Organic Dyes ◽  
Power Conversion ◽  
Dye Sensitized Solar Cells ◽  
Dye Sensitized ◽  
Dye Aggregation ◽  
Sensitized Solar Cells

Three novel organic dyes (D6, D7 and D8), based on indolo[3,2-b]carbazole as the donor and different types of electron-withdrawing groups as the acceptors, were synthesized and successfully applied in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). Their molecular structures were fully characterized by 1H NMR, 13C NMR and mass spectroscopy. The density functional theory (DFT) calculations, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy analysis, UV–Vis absorption characterization and tests of the solar cells were used to investigate the photophysical/electrochemical properties as well as DSSCs’ performances based on the dyes. Dye D8 showed the broadest light-response range (300–770 nm) in the incident monochromatic photo-to-electron conversion efficiency (IPCE) curve, due to its narrow bandgap (1.95 eV). However, dye D6 exhibited the best device performance among the three dyes, with power conversion efficiency of 5.41%, Jsc of 12.55 mA cm−2, Voc of 745 mV and fill factor (FF) of 0.59. We also found that dye aggregation was efficiently suppressed by the introduction of alkylated indolo[3,2-b]carbazole, and, hence, better power conversion efficiencies were observed for all the three dyes, compared to the devices of co-sensitization with chenodeoxycholic acid (CDCA). It was unnecessary to add adsorbents to suppress the dye aggregation.

Cobalt-Based Electrolytes for Efficient Flexible Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

MRS Advances ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (08) ◽  
pp. 481-489
Author(s):  
Jihun Kim ◽  
Horim Lee ◽  
Dong Young Kim ◽  
Sehyun Kim ◽  
Yongsok Seo
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Dye Sensitized Solar Cells ◽  
Redox System ◽  
Open Circuit ◽  
Electron Recombination ◽  
Dye Sensitized ◽  
Redox Electrolyte ◽  
Sensitized Solar Cells

AbstractWe have developed new flexible dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) comprising organic dye (JH-1), cobalt redox electrolyte and hierarchically structured TiO2 (HS-TiO2) photoelectrode prepared using an electrostatic spray method. The performance of JH-1 sensitized flexible DSSC with a cobalt redox electrolyte was compared with those of N719-based DSSC and DSSC with I-/ I3- redox electrolyte. As a result, JH-1 sensitized flexible DSSC with [Co(Ⅲ/Ⅱ)(bpy-pz)3](PF6)3/2 redox system exhibited a high photocurrent density of 9.17 mA cm-2, an open circuit voltage of 0.953 V, a fill factor of 0.70, and a power conversion efficiency of 6.12% under 1 sun illumination (100 mW cm-2). The incident photon-to-current conversion efficiency was measured to explain the photocurrent generation difference by different dyes and electrolytes. The electron recombination lifetime of cells was measured by intensity-modulated photovoltage spectroscopy. Mass transport in DSSCs employing cobalt redox electrolytes was also investigated by the photocurrent transient measurements and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) analysis.

Precursor Concentration Dependent Morphology-Tunable Hierarchical TiO2 Nanostructure for Dye Sensitized Solar Cells

2015 ◽  
Vol 33 ◽  
pp. 106-117
Author(s):  
Jin Sheng Li
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Energy Conversion ◽  
Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Dye Sensitized Solar Cells ◽  
Precursor Solution ◽  
Nanorod Array ◽  
Energy Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Dye Sensitized ◽  
Dye Loading ◽  
Sensitized Solar Cells

Dye sensitized solar cells based on TiO2 nanorod suffers from low dye loading and poor light scattering ability, both of which obstacle the improvement of energy conversion efficiency. In this paper, we have successfully synthesized TiO2 rutile nanostructures with tunable morphology on FTO substrates with a one-step hydrothermal synthesis by changing the Ti concentration in the precursor solution. Three different photoanodes, namely, nanorod layer, nanorod layer with flower-like clusters and nanorod layer with densely packed spheres, are obtained without using any surfactants. The photoanode of nanorod layer with densely packed spheres exhibits improved dye loading and enhanced light reflection from 600-800 nm. DSSCs based on such a photoanode exhibits an energy conversion efficiency of 4.08%, achieving a nearly three-fold enhancement compared with dye sensitized solar cells based on TiO2 nanorod array.

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