High Performance Quasi-Solid Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells with Nano Clay Electrolyte

2009 ◽  
Vol 1211 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomoyuki Inoue ◽  
Satoshi Uchida ◽  
Takaya Kubo ◽  
Hiroshi Segawa
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Dye Sensitized Solar Cells ◽  
Liquid Electrolyte ◽  
Photoelectric Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Photoelectric Conversion ◽  
Dye Sensitized ◽  
Nano Clay ◽  
20 Nm ◽  
Sensitized Solar Cells

AbstractThe artificial nano-clay powder was newly examined as a gelator of electrolyte of quasi-solid-state dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC). The size of clay has two main distributions with 1.4 nm and 20 nm in diameter which are confirmed by STEM observation. The gelation point was determined by using Rheometer. The gel state maintained with more than 5wt% nano-clay in the acetonitrile based solvent. The quasi-solid-state DSSC with nano-clay electrolyte (10 wt%) was successfully showed a high photoelectric conversion efficiency of 10.3%, which is equivalent to that using a liquid electrolyte.

Investigation on Applying Compound Solvent in Liquid Electrolyte for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

2011 ◽  
Vol 347-353 ◽  
pp. 906-911
Author(s):  
Zhi Qiang Hu ◽  
De Feng Huang ◽  
Xian Qing Liu ◽  
Hong Gao ◽  
Hong Shun Hao
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Short Circuit ◽  
Dye Sensitized Solar Cells ◽  
Short Circuit Current ◽  
Liquid Electrolyte ◽  
Photoelectric Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Photoelectric Conversion ◽  
Dye Sensitized ◽  
Photoelectric Properties ◽  
Sensitized Solar Cells

Liquid electrolyte for dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) was prepared by using the mixture of sulfolane and 3-methoxypropionitrile as a solvent, 4-tert-butylpyridine as an additive. The influences of sulfolane on electrolyte conductivity, photoelectric performances and the DSSCs stability were investigated. The results indicated that when the ratio of 3-methoxypropionitrile to sulfolane achieves 3:2, the cell showed the optimal photoelectric properties and stability, and the short-circuit current and photoelectric conversion efficiency achieved 7.58mA/cm2 and 2.79%, respectively.

scholarly journals Heterostructured g-C3N4/Ag/TiO2 nanocomposites for enhancing the photoelectric conversion efficiency of spiro-OMeTAD-based solid-state dye-sensitized solar cells

RSC Advances ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (104) ◽  
pp. 102444-102452 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haoran Yan ◽  
Xin Tian ◽  
Yongxin Pang ◽  
Bo Feng ◽  
Ke Duan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Solid State ◽  
Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Dye Sensitized Solar Cells ◽  
Photoelectric Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Photoelectric Conversion ◽  
Dye Sensitized ◽  
Sensitized Solar Cells

In this study, solid state dye-sensitized solar cells (ss-DSSCs) were fabricated with g-C3N4 and Ag co-modified TiO2 nanoparticles as photoanode materials.

Inorganic salt templated porous TiO2 photoelectrode for solid-state dye-sensitized solar cells

RSC Advances ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 346-352 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hao Li ◽  
Shichao Li ◽  
Ye Zhang ◽  
Feng Yan
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Solid State ◽  
Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Inorganic Salt ◽  
Dye Sensitized Solar Cells ◽  
Photoelectric Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Photoelectric Conversion ◽  
Dye Sensitized ◽  
Sensitized Solar Cells ◽  
Tio2 Photoelectrode

Salt template induced TiO2 photoelectrodes with channels (or pores) were applied to improve the photoelectric conversion efficiency of solid-state dye-sensitized solar cells.

POTENTIAL EVALUATION OF YELLOW COTTON (COCHLOSPERMUM REGIUM) PIGMENTS FOR DYE SENSITIZED SOLAR CELLS APPLICATION

2020 ◽  
pp. 16-21
Author(s):  
PHITCHAPHORN KHAMMEE ◽  
YUWALEE UNPAPROM ◽  
UBONWAN SUBHASAEN ◽  
RAMESHPRABU RAMARAJ
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Dye Sensitized Solar Cells ◽  
Photoelectric Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Photoelectric Conversion ◽  
Plant Materials ◽  
Natural Pigments ◽  
Dye Sensitized ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Sensitized Solar Cells

Recently, dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC) have concerned significant attention attributable to their material preparation process, architectural and environmental compatibility, also low cost and effective photoelectric conversion efficiency. Therefore, this study aimed to use potential plant materials for DSSC. This research presents the extraction of natural pigments from yellow cotton flowers (Cochlospermum regium). In addition, the natural pigments were revealed that outstanding advantages, including a wide absorption range (visible light), easy extraction method, safe, innocuous pigments, inexpensive, complete biodegradation and ecofriendly. Methanol was used as a solvent extraction for the yellow cotton flower. The chlorophylls and carotenoid pigments extractions were estimated by a UV-visible spectrometer. The chlorophyll-a, chlorophyll-b, and carotenoid yield were 0.719±0.061 µg/ml, 1.484±0.107 µg/ml and 7.743±0.141 µg/ml, respectively. Thus, this study results suggested that yellow cotton flowers containing reasonable amounts appealable in the DSSC production.

The Effects of Sputtering Pressure on the Properties of Carbon Counter Electrodes for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

2012 ◽  
Vol 430-432 ◽  
pp. 631-635
Author(s):  
Shu Hong Liu ◽  
Gui Shan Liu ◽  
Xiao Yue Shen ◽  
Zhi Qiang Hu
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Sheet Resistance ◽  
Carbon Film ◽  
Dye Sensitized Solar Cells ◽  
Photoelectric Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Photoelectric Conversion ◽  
Counter Electrodes ◽  
Dye Sensitized ◽  
Sputtering Pressure ◽  
Sensitized Solar Cells

The carbon counter electrodes for Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) were deposited on FTO glass using graphite target by bipolar pulse magnetron sputtering. The effects of sputtering pressure on the structures and properties for carbon films were investigated. The carbon bond structure was analyzed by Raman spectra. The sheet resistance of carbon film was detected by four-probe tester. The transmittance was tested by UV-visible spectrum. The performance of DSSCs was tested by solar simulator after the cells assembled. The results indicated that the ratio of ID/IG reduced, the degree of graphitization decreased, sheet resistance raised, transmittance increased and photoelectric conversion efficiency reduced with the increasing of sputtering pressure.

Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells Based on Three-Dimensional Web-Like Structure Anodes

2012 ◽  
Vol 629 ◽  
pp. 332-338 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhi Hua Tian ◽  
Jian Xi Yao ◽  
Mi Na Guli
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Dye Sensitized Solar Cells ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Precursor Solution ◽  
Photoelectric Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Tio2 Films ◽  
Photoelectric Conversion ◽  
Dye Sensitized ◽  
Sensitized Solar Cells

TiO2 films with three-dimensional web-like structure have been prepared by the photo polymerization-induced phase separation method (PIPS). Scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction were used to characterize the as-prepared TiO2 films. The results showed that the film texture could be tuned by changing the composition of the precursor solution. The TiO2 film with web-like structure exhibited high photocatalytic activity for the degradation of methylene blue (MB) dye. The as-prepared films were used as the photo-anodes in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSCs). The photoelectric conversion efficiency of the DSCs was significantly enhanced by changing the POGTA/TTB in the precursor solution. Because of the increased dye adsorption active sites and efficient electron transport in the TiO2 anode film, a photoelectric conversion efficiency of 3.015% was obtained.

Toward quasi-solid state Dye-sensitized Solar Cells: Effect of γ-Al 2 O 3 nanoparticle dispersion into liquid electrolyte

Solar Energy ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 111 ◽  
pp. 125-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adriano Sacco ◽  
Andrea Lamberti ◽  
Matteo Gerosa ◽  
Chiara Bisio ◽  
Giorgio Gatti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Solid State ◽  
Dye Sensitized Solar Cells ◽  
Liquid Electrolyte ◽  
Nanoparticle Dispersion ◽  
Dye Sensitized ◽  
Sensitized Solar Cells

scholarly journals A down-shifting Eu 3+ -doped Y 2 WO 6 /TiO 2 photoelectrode for improved light harvesting in dye-sensitized solar cells

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 171054 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Llanos ◽  
I. Brito ◽  
D. Espinoza ◽  
Ramkumar Sekar ◽  
P. Manidurai
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Light Harvesting ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Dye Sensitized Solar Cells ◽  
Photoelectric Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Visible Radiation ◽  
Photoelectric Conversion ◽  
Dye Sensitized ◽  
Sensitized Solar Cells

Y 1.86 Eu 0.14 WO 6 phosphors were prepared using a solid-state reaction method. Their optical properties were analysed, and they was mixed with TiO 2 , sintered, and used as a photoelectrode (PE) in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). The as-prepared photoelectrode was characterized by photoluminescence spectroscopy, diffuse reflectance, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and X-ray diffraction. The photoelectric conversion efficiency of the DSSC with TiO 2 :Y 1.86 Eu 0.14 WO 6 (100:2.5) was 25.8% higher than that of a DSCC using pure TiO 2 as PE. This high efficiency is due to the ability of the luminescent material to convert ultraviolet radiation from the sun to visible radiation, thus improving the solar light harvesting of the DSSC.

High performance quasi-solid-state dye-sensitized solar cells based on acetamide-modified polymer electrolytes

2012 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 2561-2567 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanzheng Cui ◽  
Jing Zhang ◽  
Xueni Zhang ◽  
Jiangwei Feng ◽  
Yang Hong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Solid State ◽  
Polymer Electrolytes ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Dye Sensitized Solar Cells ◽  
Dye Sensitized ◽  
Modified Polymer ◽  
Sensitized Solar Cells
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