scholarly journals Recent Advances in the Development of Nano-Sculpted Films by Magnetron Sputtering for Energy-Related Applications

Nanomaterials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 2039 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adriano Panepinto ◽  
Rony Snyders
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Recent Progress ◽  
Dye Sensitized Solar Cells ◽  
Dye Sensitized ◽  
New Generation ◽  
Recent Experimental Work ◽  
Sensitized Solar Cells ◽  
Theoretical Results ◽  
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In this paper, we overview the recent progress we made in the magnetron sputtering-based developments of nano-sculpted thin films intended for energy-related applications such as energy conversion. This paper summarizes our recent experimental work often supported by simulation and theoretical results. Specifically, the development of a new generation of nano-sculpted photo-anodes based on TiO2 for application in dye-sensitized solar cells is discussed.

Magnetron Sputtering Route to EfficiencyEnhanced Cu2ZnSnS4 Thin Films as the Counter Electrode of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (11) ◽  
pp. 1764-1769 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeliang Hou ◽  
Zhengji Zhou ◽  
Shengjie Yuan ◽  
Wenhui Zhou ◽  
Sixin Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Counter Electrode ◽  
Dye Sensitized Solar Cells ◽  
Dye Sensitized ◽  
Sensitized Solar Cells

scholarly journals New Components for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

2010 ◽  
Vol 2010 ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefano Caramori ◽  
Vito Cristino ◽  
Rita Boaretto ◽  
Roberto Argazzi ◽  
Carlo Alberto Bignozzi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Dye Sensitized Solar Cells ◽  
Dye Sensitized ◽  
Heterogeneous Interfaces ◽  
Alternative Materials ◽  
New Generation ◽  
Energy Conversion Devices ◽  
Sensitized Solar Cells ◽  
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Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs) are among the most promising solar energy conversion devices of new generation, since coupling ease of fabrication and low cost offer the possibility of building integration in photovoltaic windows and facades. Although in their earliest configuration these systems are close to commercialization, fundamental studies are still required for developing new molecules and materials with more desirable properties as well as improving our understanding of the fundamental processes at the basis of the functioning of photoactive heterogeneous interfaces. In this contribution, some recent advances, made in the effort of improving DSSC devices by finding alternative materials and configurations, are reviewed.

Review of recent progress in solid-state dye-sensitized solar cells

2006 ◽  
Vol 90 (5) ◽  
pp. 549-573 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bin Li ◽  
Liduo Wang ◽  
Bonan Kang ◽  
Peng Wang ◽  
Yong Qiu
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Solid State ◽  
Recent Progress ◽  
Dye Sensitized Solar Cells ◽  
Dye Sensitized ◽  
Sensitized Solar Cells

scholarly journals Incorporation of Kojic Acid-Azo Dyes on TiO2 Thin Films for Dye Sensitized Solar Cells Applications

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolynne Zie Wei Sie ◽  
Zainab Ngaini
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Azo Dyes ◽  
Kojic Acid ◽  
Organic Dyes ◽  
Photovoltaic Performance ◽  
Dye Sensitized Solar Cells ◽  
Tio2 Thin Films ◽  
Dye Sensitized ◽  
Sensitized Solar Cells

Sensitization of heavy metal free organic dyes onto TiO2 thin films has gained much attention in dye sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). A series of new kojic acid based organic dyes KA1–4 were synthesized via nucleophilic substitution of azobenzene bearing different vinyl chains A1–4 with kojyl chloride 4. Azo dyes KA1–4 were characterized for photophysical properties employing absorption spectrometry and photovoltaic characteristic in TiO2 thin film. The presence of vinyl chain in A1–4 improved the photovoltaic performance from 0.20 to 0.60%. The introduction of kojic acid obtained from sago waste further increases the efficiency to 0.82–1.54%. Based on photovoltaic performance, KA4 achieved the highest solar to electrical energy conversion efficiency (η = 1.54%) in the series.

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