The TiO_(2) with nanoparticles(NPs),nanowires(NWs),nanorods(NRs)and nanotubes(NTs)structures were prepared by using a in-situ hydrothermal technique,and then proposed as a photoanode for flexible dye-sensitized solar ...The TiO_(2) with nanoparticles(NPs),nanowires(NWs),nanorods(NRs)and nanotubes(NTs)structures were prepared by using a in-situ hydrothermal technique,and then proposed as a photoanode for flexible dye-sensitized solar cell(FDSSC).The influences of the morphology of TiO_(2) on the photovoltaic performances of FDSSCs were investigated.Under rear illumination of 100 mW·cm^(−2),the power conversion efficiencies of FDSSCs achieved 6.96%,7.36%,7.65%,and 7.83%with the TiO_(2) photoanodes of NPs,NWs,NRs,and NTs and PEDOT counter electrode.The FDSSCs based on TiO_(2) NRs and NTs photoanodes have higher short circuit current densities and power conversion efficiencies than that of the others.The enhanced power conversion efficiency is responsible for their nanotubes and rod-shaped ordered structures,which are more beneficial to transmission of electron and hole in semiconductor compared to the TiO_(2) nanoparticles and nanowires disordered structure.展开更多
A flexible counter electrode(CE) for dye-sensitized solar cells(DSCs) has been fabricated using a micro-porous polyvinylidene fluoride membrane as support media and sputtered Pt as the catalytic material.Non-conventio...A flexible counter electrode(CE) for dye-sensitized solar cells(DSCs) has been fabricated using a micro-porous polyvinylidene fluoride membrane as support media and sputtered Pt as the catalytic material.Non-conventional structure DSCs have been developed by the fabricated CEs. The Pt metal was sputtered onto one surface of the membrane as the catalytic material. DSCs were assembled by attaching the Ti O2 electrode to the membrane surface without Pt coating. The membrane was with cylindrical pore geometry. It served not only as a substrate for the CE but also as a spacer for the DSC. The fabricated DSC with the flexible membrane CE showed higher photocurrent density than the conventional sandwich devices based on chemically deposited Pt/FTO glass, achieving a photovoltaic conversion efficiency of 4.43%. The results provides useful information in investigation and development of stable, low-cost, simple-design, flexible and lightweight DSCs.展开更多
The micro-ring like structured zinc oxide(ZnO) film was deposited on SnO_2: F coated glass substrate by sol-gel dip-coating technique with 1.0 g polyethylene glycol(PEG) content. The surface morphology of micro-ring s...The micro-ring like structured zinc oxide(ZnO) film was deposited on SnO_2: F coated glass substrate by sol-gel dip-coating technique with 1.0 g polyethylene glycol(PEG) content. The surface morphology of micro-ring structured ZnO film has been confirmed by the scanning electron microscope. This ZnO film is used to fabricate the solar cell with the help of ruthenium based dye and carbon counter electrode. The photoelectric and incident photon-to-current conversion efficiency was 1.17% and 48.4%, respectively. The DSC results have been compared with ZnO films prepared without PEG contents.展开更多
New metal-free organic dye sensitizers containing mono-triphenylamine or bis-triphenylamine as the electron donor, a thiophene as the π-conjugated system, and a cyanoacrylic acid moiety as the electron acceptor were ...New metal-free organic dye sensitizers containing mono-triphenylamine or bis-triphenylamine as the electron donor, a thiophene as the π-conjugated system, and a cyanoacrylic acid moiety as the electron acceptor were synthesized. The optical and electrochemical properties of the dyes were investigated,and their performance as sensitizers in solar cells was evaluated. Dye-sensitized solar cells based on dye containing bis-triphenylamine as the electron donor produced a photon-to-current conversion efficiency of 6.06%(Jsc = 14.21 m A/cm^2, Voc = 0.62 V, ff = 0.69) under 100 m W/cm^2 simulated AM 1.5 G solar irradiation(100 m W/cm^2).展开更多
Herein,we examine the performance of dye-sensitized solar cells containing five D-π-A organic dyes designed by systematic modification of π-bridge size and geometric structure.Each dye has a simple push-pull structu...Herein,we examine the performance of dye-sensitized solar cells containing five D-π-A organic dyes designed by systematic modification of π-bridge size and geometric structure.Each dye has a simple push-pull structure with a triarylamino group as an electron donor,bithiophene-4,4-dimethyl-4 H-cyclopenta 1,2-b:5,4-b’]dithiophene(M11),4,4-dimethyl-4 H-cyclopenta[1,2-b:5,4-b’]dithiophenethiophene(M12),thiophene-4,4-dimethyl-4 H-cyclopenta[1,2-b:5,4-b’]dithiophene(M13),4,4-dimethyl-4 H-cyclopenta[1,2-b:5,4-b’]dithiophene-benzene(M14),and 4,4-dimethyl-4 H-cyclopenta[1,2-b:5,4-b’]dithiophene(M15)units asπ-bridges,and cyanoacrylic acid as an electron acceptor/anchor.The extension of theπ-bridge linkage favors wide-range absorption but,because of the concomitant molecular volume increase,hinders the efficient adsorption of dyes on the TiO_(2) film surface.Hence,higher loadings are achieved for smaller dye molecules,resulting in(i)a shift of the TiO_(2) conduction band edge to more negative values,(ii)a greater photocurrent,and(iii)suppressed charge recombination between the photoanode and the redox couple in the electrolyte.Consequently,under one-sun equivalent illumination(AM 1.5 G,100 mW/cm^(2)),the highest photovoltage,photocurrent,and conversion efficiency(η=7.19%)are observed for M15,which has the smallest molecular volume among M series dyes.展开更多
Solid-state fiber dye-sensitized solar cells(SS-FDSSCs) have been the subject of intensive attention and development in recent years. Although this field is only in its infancy, metal–organic frameworks(MOFs) are one...Solid-state fiber dye-sensitized solar cells(SS-FDSSCs) have been the subject of intensive attention and development in recent years. Although this field is only in its infancy, metal–organic frameworks(MOFs) are one such material that has been utilized to further improve the power conversion efficiency of solar cells. In this study, MOF-integrated DSSCs were shown to have potential in the development of solar cell devices with efficiency comparable to or better than that of conventional solar cells. The power conversion efficiency(PCE) of SS-FDSSCs was improved by embedding MOF-801 into a mesoporous-TiO_(2)(mp-TiO_(2)) layer, which was used as a photoanode in SS-FDSSCs, which are inherently flexible. The PCE of the MOF-integrated SS-FDSSCs was 6.50%, which is comparable to that of the reference devices(4.19%).The MOF-801 enhanced SS-FDSSCs decreased the series resistance(R_(s)) value, resulting in effective electron extraction with improved short-circuit current density(J_(SC)), while also increasing the shunt resistance(R_(sh)) value to prevent the recombination of photo-induced electrons. The result is an improved fill factor and, consequently, a higher value for the PCE.展开更多
We applied the reduced graphene oxide/multi-walled carbon nanotubes/nickel oxide(RGO/MWCNTs/Ni O)nanocomposite as the counter electrode(CE) in dye-sensitized solar cells(DSSCs) on fluorine-doped tin oxide substrates b...We applied the reduced graphene oxide/multi-walled carbon nanotubes/nickel oxide(RGO/MWCNTs/Ni O)nanocomposite as the counter electrode(CE) in dye-sensitized solar cells(DSSCs) on fluorine-doped tin oxide substrates by blade doctor method. Power conversion efficiency(PCE) of 8.13 % was achieved for this DSSCs device, which is higher than that of DSSCs devices using Ni O, RGO, and RGO/Ni O-CE(PCE = 2.71 %, PCE = 6.77 % and PCE = 7.63 %). Also, the fill factor of the DSSCs devices using the RGO/MWCNTs/Ni O-CE was better than that of other CEs. The electron transfer measurement of cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy showed that RGO/MWCNTs/Ni O film could provide fast electron transfer between the CE and the electrolyte, and high electrocatalytic activity for the reduction of triiodide in a CE based on RGO/MWCNTs/Ni O in a DSSC.展开更多
In the present work, Dye Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs) have been fabricated by utilizing a dense layer of photoelctrode cadmium sulfide thin film (CdS) as n-type, which prepared by spray coating, while p-type electro...In the present work, Dye Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs) have been fabricated by utilizing a dense layer of photoelctrode cadmium sulfide thin film (CdS) as n-type, which prepared by spray coating, while p-type electrode was multi-wall carbon nanotubes/graphene (MWNT-G) composites. The experimental results showed the higher energy conversion efficiency for CdS/MWNT-G was 0.056% in comparison with the others, which were CdS/MWNT with 0.044% and CdS/G with 0.037% respectively, which referred to improvement in the conductivity by using MWNT-G. The microstructure and nanostructure of CdS, MWNT, G, and MWNT-G nanocomposite were carried out by employing Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) has been used to get crystal size of CdS, Raman scattering, and optical absorption also used for characterizations the samples. This study promised to increase and enhance the conversion efficiency of photovoltaic devices.展开更多
For some specific catalytic reaction, how to construct active sites on two dimensional materials is of great scientific significance. Dye-sensitized solar cells(DSCs) can be viewed as one representative photovoltaics ...For some specific catalytic reaction, how to construct active sites on two dimensional materials is of great scientific significance. Dye-sensitized solar cells(DSCs) can be viewed as one representative photovoltaics because in which liquid electrolyte with triiodide/iodide(I_3^-/I^-) as redox couples are involved. In this study, amino-functionalized graphene(AFG) has been designed according to theoretically analyzing iodine reduction reaction(IRR) processes and rationally screening the volcanic plot. Then, such AFG has been successfully synthesized by a simple hydrothermal method and shows high electrocatalytic activity towards IRR when serving as counter electrode in DSCs. Finally, a high conversion efficiency of 7.39% by AFG-based DSCs was obtained, which is close to that using Pt as counter electrode.展开更多
Three new organic dyes based on triphenylamine with a structure of A-D-A-D-A(D1),A-D-A(D2) and D-A(D3) were designed,theoretically calculated and synthesized for dye-sensitized solar cells.Dye D1 exhibits a broader ab...Three new organic dyes based on triphenylamine with a structure of A-D-A-D-A(D1),A-D-A(D2) and D-A(D3) were designed,theoretically calculated and synthesized for dye-sensitized solar cells.Dye D1 exhibits a broader absorption than D2 and D3,due to the intramolecular charge transfer between the donor triphenylamine and the acceptor benzothiadiazole.Dye D1 exhibits a lower HOMO and a lower LUMO than D2 and D3 due to the electron-withdrawing benzothiadiazole.The number of anchoring group cyanoacrylic acid has no obvious influence on absorption and energy levels of D2 and D3.The LUMO of D1 locates on benzothiadiazole rather than cyanoacrylic acid anchoring groups,while the LUMOs of D2 and D3 are localized on cyanoacrylic acid.D2 and D3 give higher short-circuit current density than D1.D3 with one anchoring group gives the highest open-circuit voltage.Consequently,the D3-based device gives the highest efficiency.展开更多
Three-dimensional(3D) printing technology is employed to improve the photovoltaic and photothermal conversion efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cell(DSC) module. The 3D-printed concentrator is optically designed and ...Three-dimensional(3D) printing technology is employed to improve the photovoltaic and photothermal conversion efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cell(DSC) module. The 3D-printed concentrator is optically designed and improves the photovoltaic efficiency of the DSC module from 5.48% to 7.03%. Additionally, with the 3D-printed microfluidic device serving as water cooling, the temperature of the DSC can be effectively controlled, which is beneficial for keeping a high photovoltaic conversion efficiency for DSC module. Moreover, the 3D-printed microfluidic device can realize photothermal conversion with an instantaneous photothermal efficiency of 42.1%. The integrated device realizes a total photovoltaic and photothermal conversion efficiency of 49% at the optimal working condition.展开更多
TiO_2 nanorods have been prepared on ITO substrates by dc reactive magnetron sputtering technique. The hydroxyl groups have been introduced on the nanorods surface. The structure and the optical properties of these na...TiO_2 nanorods have been prepared on ITO substrates by dc reactive magnetron sputtering technique. The hydroxyl groups have been introduced on the nanorods surface. The structure and the optical properties of these nanorods have been studied. The dye-sensitized solar cells(DSSCs) have been assembled using these TiO_2 nanorods as photoelectrode. And the effect of the hydroxyl groups on the properties of the photoelectric conversion of the DSSCs has been studied.展开更多
The performance of dye-sensitized solar cells(DSSCs)is strongly affected by the properties of semiconductor nanoparticles.In this work,we used TiO_2 particles prepared by TiCl_4 hydrolysis n times on Al_2O_3 films(A/T...The performance of dye-sensitized solar cells(DSSCs)is strongly affected by the properties of semiconductor nanoparticles.In this work,we used TiO_2 particles prepared by TiCl_4 hydrolysis n times on Al_2O_3 films(A/T(n)),and investigated morphology,photoelectric,and electron transport properties of A/T(n).The TiO_2 shell was composed of 10-20 nm nanoparticles and the number of nanoparticles increased with increasing TiCl_4 treatment times.The highest photoelectric conversion efficiency of 3.23% was obtained as A/T(4).IMPS results indicated that electron transport rate was high enough to conduct current,and was not the dominating effect to limit the Jsc.Jsc was mainly determined by dye loading on TiO_2 and the interconnection of TiO_2.These may provide a new strategy for preparing semiconductor working electrodes for DSSC.展开更多
Ensuring high power conversion efficiency,partially or completely replacing Pt electrodes with inexpensive materials is one of the important development directions of dye-sensitized solar cells(DSSCs).In this work,we ...Ensuring high power conversion efficiency,partially or completely replacing Pt electrodes with inexpensive materials is one of the important development directions of dye-sensitized solar cells(DSSCs).In this work,we have developed a threecomponent(MWCNTs,carbon black and graphite) carbon(tri-carbon) electrode material for DSSC devices combined with the advantages of high electron transfer kinetics of MWCNTs,plentiful catalytic sites in crystal edges of carbon black and superior electrical conductivity and catalytic activity of graphite.Using a tri-carbon electrode,a Pt electrode,and two N719-sensitized photoanodes,a parallel tandem dye-sensitized solar cells are assembled obtaining a high PCE of 10.26%(V_(OC)=0.70 V,J_(SC)=19.99 mA/cm~2,FF=73.33%).It opens up a new avenue for the development of low-cost and highperformance DSSCs.展开更多
A novel sunflower-like nanocomposite of SrCo_(2)S_(4)nanoflakes and functionalized multiwall carbon nanotubes(f-MWCNTs)entanglement enveloped in nitrogen-reduced graphene oxide(N-RGO)is prepared by a cheap process.The...A novel sunflower-like nanocomposite of SrCo_(2)S_(4)nanoflakes and functionalized multiwall carbon nanotubes(f-MWCNTs)entanglement enveloped in nitrogen-reduced graphene oxide(N-RGO)is prepared by a cheap process.The unique entanglement structure of the material exhibits higher specific surface area,better electrical conductivity and other properties.This helps to reduce the transfer resistance in the photoelectric process of the battery and improve the electrochemical activity,thus increasing the photoelectric conversion efficiency of the battery.The new ternary cobalt-based sulfide material can replace platinum as the counter electrode(CE)material loaded on dye-sensitized solar cells(DSSCs).DSSCs with SrCo_(2)S_(4)@f-MWCNTs@N-RGO(SCS@f-M@N-R)as CE material show excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency(PCE,8.06%),even surpassing than that of Pt CE material(7.51%).The low cost,excellent electrocatalytic performance and simple preparation method of SCS@f-M@N-R nanomaterial provide feasibility for replacing platinum material as the CE material of DSSCs,which is of great significance and persuasion.展开更多
The global increase in energy demand has resulted in the depletion of non-renewable resources and caused environmental degradation.Consequently,emerging renewable technologies are a potential solution to fulfil energy...The global increase in energy demand has resulted in the depletion of non-renewable resources and caused environmental degradation.Consequently,emerging renewable technologies are a potential solution to fulfil energy demand and mitigate the effect of global warming.Low-cost solar energy harvesting technologies are most feasible technologies.Various solar cells technologies have been developed with improved overall performance and conversion effi-ciency.However,due to low cost and a wide range of applications,dye-sensitized solar cells(DSSCs)have been immensely focused on one of the most promising third-generation solar cells.The highest conversion efficiency of DSSC achieved after three decades of research is more than 14%,but the commercialization of this technology is still a challenge.In this review paper,an attempt has been made to present the comparison of different articles published,that gives the in-depth study of recent developments in various types of DSSCs based on architectural assembly and physical appearance.An overview of the limitations and challenges with their possible improvement strategies have also been discussed.This review paper concludes that appropriate selection of electrolytes dramatically affects the performance of DSSC,and quasi-solid-state electrolyte proves to be a better option.Besides,it also concludes that tandem structures are widely agreed with the approach to expand light utilization spectrum for an overall increase in its performance.However,still,the research is required,which could efficiently widen the applications of the DSSCs.展开更多
Since the prototype of a dye-sensitized solar cell(DSSC)was reported in 1991 by M. Gratzel,it has aroused intensive interest over the past decade due to its low cost and simple preparation procedure.The typical cell c...Since the prototype of a dye-sensitized solar cell(DSSC)was reported in 1991 by M. Gratzel,it has aroused intensive interest over the past decade due to its low cost and simple preparation procedure.The typical cell consists of a dye-coated mesoporous nanocrystalline TiO_2 film sandwiched between two transparent electroldes.A liquid electrolyte,traditionally containing the trioidide/iodide redox couple,fills the pores of the mesoporous nanocrystalline TiO_2 film and contacts the nanoparticles.Photoexcite...展开更多
Improving light-harvesting efficiency and suppressing interfacial charge recombination are of paramount importance to the development of Cu(Ⅱ/Ⅰ)redox shuttle-based dye-sensitized solar cells(DSSCs).Here,we present a...Improving light-harvesting efficiency and suppressing interfacial charge recombination are of paramount importance to the development of Cu(Ⅱ/Ⅰ)redox shuttle-based dye-sensitized solar cells(DSSCs).Here,we present a rational molecular engineering on D-A-π-A organic sensitizers featuring with fluorenyl-substituted bulky donor(HY57,HY60,and HY61)for Cu(Ⅱ/Ⅰ)mediated DSSCs.By gradually enhancing conjugation and rigidity of theπ-spacer and auxiliary acceptor moieties,the light-harvesting and electron-injection efficiencies can be simultaneously improved.The large size of fluorenyl-substituted arylamine donor together with abundant alkyl chains decorated on the molecular structures assist dense assembly of dye monolayer at surface of nanocrystalline TiO2,which largely suppress interfacial charge recombination losses.When applied in Cu(Ⅱ/Ⅰ)mediated DSSCs,the combination of an auxiliary acceptor of phenanthrene-fused-quinoxaline(PFQ)and aπ-spacer of cyclopentadithiophene(CPDT)in dye HY61 results in a simultaneous enhancement in short-circuit current(JSC)and open-circuit voltage(VOC),thus improving the power conversion efficiency(PCE)from 7.3%for reference dye HY59 to 10.3%for HY61.This study demonstrates that rigid and fused building block is promising towards constructing highly efficient organic sensitizers.展开更多
The effect of chromium doping on the photovoltaic efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cells(DSSCs) with anodized TiO_2 nanotubes followed by an annealing process was investigated. Cr-doped TiO_2 nanotubes(CrTNs) with d...The effect of chromium doping on the photovoltaic efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cells(DSSCs) with anodized TiO_2 nanotubes followed by an annealing process was investigated. Cr-doped TiO_2 nanotubes(CrTNs) with different amounts of chromium were obtained by anodizing of titanium foils in a single-step process using potassium chromate as the chromium source. Film features were investigated by scanning electron microscopy(SEM), X-ray diffraction(XRD), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy(EDX), and ultraviolet-visible(UV-Vis) spectroscopy. It is clearly seen that highly ordered TiO_2 nanotubes are formed in an anodizing solution free of potassium chromate, and with a gradual increase in the potassium chromate concentration, these nanotube structures change to nanoporous and compact films without porosity. The photovoltaic efficiencies of fabricated DSSCs were characterized by a solar cell measurement system via the photocurrent-voltage(I-V) curves. It is found that the photovoltaic efficiency of DSSCs with CrTNsl sample is improved by more than three times compared to that of DSSCs with undoped TNs. The energy conversion efficiency increases from 1.05 % to 3.89 % by doping of chromium.展开更多
Films of Ni_(1-x)Pt_(x)(x=0,0.02,0.04,0.06,and 0.08)have been prepared on fluorine-doped tin oxide-coated(FTO)glass substrates by a chemical plating method and used as the photocathode for dye-sensitized solar cells(D...Films of Ni_(1-x)Pt_(x)(x=0,0.02,0.04,0.06,and 0.08)have been prepared on fluorine-doped tin oxide-coated(FTO)glass substrates by a chemical plating method and used as the photocathode for dye-sensitized solar cells(DSCs).The Ni_(0.94)Pt_(0.06 )film consisted of nanoparticles with a size of 46 nm and a Pt loading of 5.13μg/cm^(2).The Ni_(0.94)Pt_(0.06) photocathode exhibited high catalytic performance toward triiodide reduction,high light refl ectance,and low charge-transfer resistance.The DSC assembled with the Ni_(0.94)Pt_(0.06) photocathode gave a short-circuit photocurrent density(Jsc)of 16.79 mA/cm^(2),an open-circuit photovoltage(Voc)of 736 mV,and a fi ll factor(FF)of 66.4%,corresponding to an overall conversion effi ciency of 8.21%under standard AM 1.5 irradiation(100 mW/cm^(2)),which is higher than that for the DSC with a pure Pt photocathode obtained by conventional thermal decomposition.Furthermore,the DSC based on the Ni0.94Pt0.06 photocathode showed good stability.The results indicate that Ni0.94Pt0.06 fi lms are promising low-cost and high-performance photocathodes for use in DSCs.展开更多
基金The authors are very grateful to the joint support by NSFC(No.61704047)This work is also supported by Science and Technology Development Project of Henan Province(Nos.212102210126 and 202300410057).
文摘The TiO_(2) with nanoparticles(NPs),nanowires(NWs),nanorods(NRs)and nanotubes(NTs)structures were prepared by using a in-situ hydrothermal technique,and then proposed as a photoanode for flexible dye-sensitized solar cell(FDSSC).The influences of the morphology of TiO_(2) on the photovoltaic performances of FDSSCs were investigated.Under rear illumination of 100 mW·cm^(−2),the power conversion efficiencies of FDSSCs achieved 6.96%,7.36%,7.65%,and 7.83%with the TiO_(2) photoanodes of NPs,NWs,NRs,and NTs and PEDOT counter electrode.The FDSSCs based on TiO_(2) NRs and NTs photoanodes have higher short circuit current densities and power conversion efficiencies than that of the others.The enhanced power conversion efficiency is responsible for their nanotubes and rod-shaped ordered structures,which are more beneficial to transmission of electron and hole in semiconductor compared to the TiO_(2) nanoparticles and nanowires disordered structure.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.10774046)Shanghai Municipal Science&Technology Committee(No.09JC1404600+1 种基金No.0852nm06100 and No.08230705400)Singapore Ministry of Education innovation fund(MOE IF Funding MOE2008-IF-1-016)
文摘A flexible counter electrode(CE) for dye-sensitized solar cells(DSCs) has been fabricated using a micro-porous polyvinylidene fluoride membrane as support media and sputtered Pt as the catalytic material.Non-conventional structure DSCs have been developed by the fabricated CEs. The Pt metal was sputtered onto one surface of the membrane as the catalytic material. DSCs were assembled by attaching the Ti O2 electrode to the membrane surface without Pt coating. The membrane was with cylindrical pore geometry. It served not only as a substrate for the CE but also as a spacer for the DSC. The fabricated DSC with the flexible membrane CE showed higher photocurrent density than the conventional sandwich devices based on chemically deposited Pt/FTO glass, achieving a photovoltaic conversion efficiency of 4.43%. The results provides useful information in investigation and development of stable, low-cost, simple-design, flexible and lightweight DSCs.
基金the Ministry of EducationCulture,Sports,Science and Technology,Japan for financial support
文摘The micro-ring like structured zinc oxide(ZnO) film was deposited on SnO_2: F coated glass substrate by sol-gel dip-coating technique with 1.0 g polyethylene glycol(PEG) content. The surface morphology of micro-ring structured ZnO film has been confirmed by the scanning electron microscope. This ZnO film is used to fabricate the solar cell with the help of ruthenium based dye and carbon counter electrode. The photoelectric and incident photon-to-current conversion efficiency was 1.17% and 48.4%, respectively. The DSC results have been compared with ZnO films prepared without PEG contents.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 21273026 and 21572028) for their financial supportsupported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (DUT15LK37)the Outstanding Young Scholars Development Growth Plan of universities in Liaoning Province (LJQ2015027)
文摘New metal-free organic dye sensitizers containing mono-triphenylamine or bis-triphenylamine as the electron donor, a thiophene as the π-conjugated system, and a cyanoacrylic acid moiety as the electron acceptor were synthesized. The optical and electrochemical properties of the dyes were investigated,and their performance as sensitizers in solar cells was evaluated. Dye-sensitized solar cells based on dye containing bis-triphenylamine as the electron donor produced a photon-to-current conversion efficiency of 6.06%(Jsc = 14.21 m A/cm^2, Voc = 0.62 V, ff = 0.69) under 100 m W/cm^2 simulated AM 1.5 G solar irradiation(100 m W/cm^2).
基金supported by Basic Science Research through the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)funded by the Ministry of Education(No.2017R1D1A1B03035077)also supported by Research Program(2018R1A2B2006708)+1 种基金Technology Development Program to Solve Climate Changes(2015M1A2A2057062)funded by the National Research Foundation under the Ministry of Science and ICT,Republic of Koreasupported by the Defense Challengeable Future Technology Program of the Agency for Defense Development,Republic of Korea。
文摘Herein,we examine the performance of dye-sensitized solar cells containing five D-π-A organic dyes designed by systematic modification of π-bridge size and geometric structure.Each dye has a simple push-pull structure with a triarylamino group as an electron donor,bithiophene-4,4-dimethyl-4 H-cyclopenta 1,2-b:5,4-b’]dithiophene(M11),4,4-dimethyl-4 H-cyclopenta[1,2-b:5,4-b’]dithiophenethiophene(M12),thiophene-4,4-dimethyl-4 H-cyclopenta[1,2-b:5,4-b’]dithiophene(M13),4,4-dimethyl-4 H-cyclopenta[1,2-b:5,4-b’]dithiophene-benzene(M14),and 4,4-dimethyl-4 H-cyclopenta[1,2-b:5,4-b’]dithiophene(M15)units asπ-bridges,and cyanoacrylic acid as an electron acceptor/anchor.The extension of theπ-bridge linkage favors wide-range absorption but,because of the concomitant molecular volume increase,hinders the efficient adsorption of dyes on the TiO_(2) film surface.Hence,higher loadings are achieved for smaller dye molecules,resulting in(i)a shift of the TiO_(2) conduction band edge to more negative values,(ii)a greater photocurrent,and(iii)suppressed charge recombination between the photoanode and the redox couple in the electrolyte.Consequently,under one-sun equivalent illumination(AM 1.5 G,100 mW/cm^(2)),the highest photovoltage,photocurrent,and conversion efficiency(η=7.19%)are observed for M15,which has the smallest molecular volume among M series dyes.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Program(PNK 7350 and PNK 7340)of the Korea Institute of Materials Science(KIMS)the National Research Foundation(NRF)grant funded by the Korean government(MEST)(2021R1A2C2014192)。
文摘Solid-state fiber dye-sensitized solar cells(SS-FDSSCs) have been the subject of intensive attention and development in recent years. Although this field is only in its infancy, metal–organic frameworks(MOFs) are one such material that has been utilized to further improve the power conversion efficiency of solar cells. In this study, MOF-integrated DSSCs were shown to have potential in the development of solar cell devices with efficiency comparable to or better than that of conventional solar cells. The power conversion efficiency(PCE) of SS-FDSSCs was improved by embedding MOF-801 into a mesoporous-TiO_(2)(mp-TiO_(2)) layer, which was used as a photoanode in SS-FDSSCs, which are inherently flexible. The PCE of the MOF-integrated SS-FDSSCs was 6.50%, which is comparable to that of the reference devices(4.19%).The MOF-801 enhanced SS-FDSSCs decreased the series resistance(R_(s)) value, resulting in effective electron extraction with improved short-circuit current density(J_(SC)), while also increasing the shunt resistance(R_(sh)) value to prevent the recombination of photo-induced electrons. The result is an improved fill factor and, consequently, a higher value for the PCE.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program(2011CB933300)of Chinathe National Natural Science Foundation of China(11374110,11204093,51371085,and 11304106)
文摘We applied the reduced graphene oxide/multi-walled carbon nanotubes/nickel oxide(RGO/MWCNTs/Ni O)nanocomposite as the counter electrode(CE) in dye-sensitized solar cells(DSSCs) on fluorine-doped tin oxide substrates by blade doctor method. Power conversion efficiency(PCE) of 8.13 % was achieved for this DSSCs device, which is higher than that of DSSCs devices using Ni O, RGO, and RGO/Ni O-CE(PCE = 2.71 %, PCE = 6.77 % and PCE = 7.63 %). Also, the fill factor of the DSSCs devices using the RGO/MWCNTs/Ni O-CE was better than that of other CEs. The electron transfer measurement of cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy showed that RGO/MWCNTs/Ni O film could provide fast electron transfer between the CE and the electrolyte, and high electrocatalytic activity for the reduction of triiodide in a CE based on RGO/MWCNTs/Ni O in a DSSC.
文摘In the present work, Dye Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs) have been fabricated by utilizing a dense layer of photoelctrode cadmium sulfide thin film (CdS) as n-type, which prepared by spray coating, while p-type electrode was multi-wall carbon nanotubes/graphene (MWNT-G) composites. The experimental results showed the higher energy conversion efficiency for CdS/MWNT-G was 0.056% in comparison with the others, which were CdS/MWNT with 0.044% and CdS/G with 0.037% respectively, which referred to improvement in the conductivity by using MWNT-G. The microstructure and nanostructure of CdS, MWNT, G, and MWNT-G nanocomposite were carried out by employing Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) has been used to get crystal size of CdS, Raman scattering, and optical absorption also used for characterizations the samples. This study promised to increase and enhance the conversion efficiency of photovoltaic devices.
基金Financial support provided by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 51402036, 21373042)International Science & Technology Cooperation Program of China (Grant No. 2013DFA51000)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (Grant No. DUT15YQ109)supported by the State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals of China
文摘For some specific catalytic reaction, how to construct active sites on two dimensional materials is of great scientific significance. Dye-sensitized solar cells(DSCs) can be viewed as one representative photovoltaics because in which liquid electrolyte with triiodide/iodide(I_3^-/I^-) as redox couples are involved. In this study, amino-functionalized graphene(AFG) has been designed according to theoretically analyzing iodine reduction reaction(IRR) processes and rationally screening the volcanic plot. Then, such AFG has been successfully synthesized by a simple hydrothermal method and shows high electrocatalytic activity towards IRR when serving as counter electrode in DSCs. Finally, a high conversion efficiency of 7.39% by AFG-based DSCs was obtained, which is close to that using Pt as counter electrode.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province(F2013109008)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21025418)
文摘Three new organic dyes based on triphenylamine with a structure of A-D-A-D-A(D1),A-D-A(D2) and D-A(D3) were designed,theoretically calculated and synthesized for dye-sensitized solar cells.Dye D1 exhibits a broader absorption than D2 and D3,due to the intramolecular charge transfer between the donor triphenylamine and the acceptor benzothiadiazole.Dye D1 exhibits a lower HOMO and a lower LUMO than D2 and D3 due to the electron-withdrawing benzothiadiazole.The number of anchoring group cyanoacrylic acid has no obvious influence on absorption and energy levels of D2 and D3.The LUMO of D1 locates on benzothiadiazole rather than cyanoacrylic acid anchoring groups,while the LUMOs of D2 and D3 are localized on cyanoacrylic acid.D2 and D3 give higher short-circuit current density than D1.D3 with one anchoring group gives the highest open-circuit voltage.Consequently,the D3-based device gives the highest efficiency.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.21103194,51506205,and 21673243)the Science and Technology Planning Project of Guangdong Province,China(Grant Nos.2014A010106018 and 2013A011401011)+3 种基金the Guangdong-Hong Kong Joint Innovation Project of Guangdong Province,China(Grant No.2014B050505015)the Special Support Program of Guangdong Province,China(Grant No.2014TQ01N610)the Director Innovation Foundation of Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion,China(Grant No.y307p81001)the Solar Photothermal Advanced Materials Engineering Research Center Construction Project of Guangdong Province,China(Grant No.2014B090904071)
文摘Three-dimensional(3D) printing technology is employed to improve the photovoltaic and photothermal conversion efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cell(DSC) module. The 3D-printed concentrator is optically designed and improves the photovoltaic efficiency of the DSC module from 5.48% to 7.03%. Additionally, with the 3D-printed microfluidic device serving as water cooling, the temperature of the DSC can be effectively controlled, which is beneficial for keeping a high photovoltaic conversion efficiency for DSC module. Moreover, the 3D-printed microfluidic device can realize photothermal conversion with an instantaneous photothermal efficiency of 42.1%. The integrated device realizes a total photovoltaic and photothermal conversion efficiency of 49% at the optimal working condition.
文摘TiO_2 nanorods have been prepared on ITO substrates by dc reactive magnetron sputtering technique. The hydroxyl groups have been introduced on the nanorods surface. The structure and the optical properties of these nanorods have been studied. The dye-sensitized solar cells(DSSCs) have been assembled using these TiO_2 nanorods as photoelectrode. And the effect of the hydroxyl groups on the properties of the photoelectric conversion of the DSSCs has been studied.
基金Project supported by the National Materials Genome Project of China(Grant No.2016YFB0700600)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51673204)
文摘The performance of dye-sensitized solar cells(DSSCs)is strongly affected by the properties of semiconductor nanoparticles.In this work,we used TiO_2 particles prepared by TiCl_4 hydrolysis n times on Al_2O_3 films(A/T(n)),and investigated morphology,photoelectric,and electron transport properties of A/T(n).The TiO_2 shell was composed of 10-20 nm nanoparticles and the number of nanoparticles increased with increasing TiCl_4 treatment times.The highest photoelectric conversion efficiency of 3.23% was obtained as A/T(4).IMPS results indicated that electron transport rate was high enough to conduct current,and was not the dominating effect to limit the Jsc.Jsc was mainly determined by dye loading on TiO_2 and the interconnection of TiO_2.These may provide a new strategy for preparing semiconductor working electrodes for DSSC.
基金supported financially by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21788102,22075083)the Open Foundation of the Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry+1 种基金the Ministry of Education National Key R&D Program of China(No.2017YFB0309603)the Programme of Introducing Talents of Discipline to Universities(No.B16017)。
文摘Ensuring high power conversion efficiency,partially or completely replacing Pt electrodes with inexpensive materials is one of the important development directions of dye-sensitized solar cells(DSSCs).In this work,we have developed a threecomponent(MWCNTs,carbon black and graphite) carbon(tri-carbon) electrode material for DSSC devices combined with the advantages of high electron transfer kinetics of MWCNTs,plentiful catalytic sites in crystal edges of carbon black and superior electrical conductivity and catalytic activity of graphite.Using a tri-carbon electrode,a Pt electrode,and two N719-sensitized photoanodes,a parallel tandem dye-sensitized solar cells are assembled obtaining a high PCE of 10.26%(V_(OC)=0.70 V,J_(SC)=19.99 mA/cm~2,FF=73.33%).It opens up a new avenue for the development of low-cost and highperformance DSSCs.
基金financially supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(11674001)National Key R&D Program of China(2017YFA0403503)+3 种基金Open fund for Discipline Construction,Anhui Provincial Natural Science Foundation(1708085MA07,1708085QE116)Institute of Physical Science and Information Technology(S01003103,Anhui University)the Doctoral research start-up funds projects of Anhui University(J01003201)the Key Natural Science Research Program of Anhui Educational Committee(KJ2018ZD001).
文摘A novel sunflower-like nanocomposite of SrCo_(2)S_(4)nanoflakes and functionalized multiwall carbon nanotubes(f-MWCNTs)entanglement enveloped in nitrogen-reduced graphene oxide(N-RGO)is prepared by a cheap process.The unique entanglement structure of the material exhibits higher specific surface area,better electrical conductivity and other properties.This helps to reduce the transfer resistance in the photoelectric process of the battery and improve the electrochemical activity,thus increasing the photoelectric conversion efficiency of the battery.The new ternary cobalt-based sulfide material can replace platinum as the counter electrode(CE)material loaded on dye-sensitized solar cells(DSSCs).DSSCs with SrCo_(2)S_(4)@f-MWCNTs@N-RGO(SCS@f-M@N-R)as CE material show excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency(PCE,8.06%),even surpassing than that of Pt CE material(7.51%).The low cost,excellent electrocatalytic performance and simple preparation method of SCS@f-M@N-R nanomaterial provide feasibility for replacing platinum material as the CE material of DSSCs,which is of great significance and persuasion.
基金Universiti Malaysia Pahang(UMP)for the financial support under Grant RDU192205 and RDU192403.
文摘The global increase in energy demand has resulted in the depletion of non-renewable resources and caused environmental degradation.Consequently,emerging renewable technologies are a potential solution to fulfil energy demand and mitigate the effect of global warming.Low-cost solar energy harvesting technologies are most feasible technologies.Various solar cells technologies have been developed with improved overall performance and conversion effi-ciency.However,due to low cost and a wide range of applications,dye-sensitized solar cells(DSSCs)have been immensely focused on one of the most promising third-generation solar cells.The highest conversion efficiency of DSSC achieved after three decades of research is more than 14%,but the commercialization of this technology is still a challenge.In this review paper,an attempt has been made to present the comparison of different articles published,that gives the in-depth study of recent developments in various types of DSSCs based on architectural assembly and physical appearance.An overview of the limitations and challenges with their possible improvement strategies have also been discussed.This review paper concludes that appropriate selection of electrolytes dramatically affects the performance of DSSC,and quasi-solid-state electrolyte proves to be a better option.Besides,it also concludes that tandem structures are widely agreed with the approach to expand light utilization spectrum for an overall increase in its performance.However,still,the research is required,which could efficiently widen the applications of the DSSCs.
文摘Since the prototype of a dye-sensitized solar cell(DSSC)was reported in 1991 by M. Gratzel,it has aroused intensive interest over the past decade due to its low cost and simple preparation procedure.The typical cell consists of a dye-coated mesoporous nanocrystalline TiO_2 film sandwiched between two transparent electroldes.A liquid electrolyte,traditionally containing the trioidide/iodide redox couple,fills the pores of the mesoporous nanocrystalline TiO_2 film and contacts the nanoparticles.Photoexcite...
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(22179037,21788102,and 21905091)Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Major Project(2018SHZDZX03 and 21JC1401700)+1 种基金Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology(20120710200)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities and China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2019M651418)
文摘Improving light-harvesting efficiency and suppressing interfacial charge recombination are of paramount importance to the development of Cu(Ⅱ/Ⅰ)redox shuttle-based dye-sensitized solar cells(DSSCs).Here,we present a rational molecular engineering on D-A-π-A organic sensitizers featuring with fluorenyl-substituted bulky donor(HY57,HY60,and HY61)for Cu(Ⅱ/Ⅰ)mediated DSSCs.By gradually enhancing conjugation and rigidity of theπ-spacer and auxiliary acceptor moieties,the light-harvesting and electron-injection efficiencies can be simultaneously improved.The large size of fluorenyl-substituted arylamine donor together with abundant alkyl chains decorated on the molecular structures assist dense assembly of dye monolayer at surface of nanocrystalline TiO2,which largely suppress interfacial charge recombination losses.When applied in Cu(Ⅱ/Ⅰ)mediated DSSCs,the combination of an auxiliary acceptor of phenanthrene-fused-quinoxaline(PFQ)and aπ-spacer of cyclopentadithiophene(CPDT)in dye HY61 results in a simultaneous enhancement in short-circuit current(JSC)and open-circuit voltage(VOC),thus improving the power conversion efficiency(PCE)from 7.3%for reference dye HY59 to 10.3%for HY61.This study demonstrates that rigid and fused building block is promising towards constructing highly efficient organic sensitizers.
基金the financial support from Iranian Nanotechnology Society and Isfahan University of Technology (IUT) Research Council
文摘The effect of chromium doping on the photovoltaic efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cells(DSSCs) with anodized TiO_2 nanotubes followed by an annealing process was investigated. Cr-doped TiO_2 nanotubes(CrTNs) with different amounts of chromium were obtained by anodizing of titanium foils in a single-step process using potassium chromate as the chromium source. Film features were investigated by scanning electron microscopy(SEM), X-ray diffraction(XRD), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy(EDX), and ultraviolet-visible(UV-Vis) spectroscopy. It is clearly seen that highly ordered TiO_2 nanotubes are formed in an anodizing solution free of potassium chromate, and with a gradual increase in the potassium chromate concentration, these nanotube structures change to nanoporous and compact films without porosity. The photovoltaic efficiencies of fabricated DSSCs were characterized by a solar cell measurement system via the photocurrent-voltage(I-V) curves. It is found that the photovoltaic efficiency of DSSCs with CrTNsl sample is improved by more than three times compared to that of DSSCs with undoped TNs. The energy conversion efficiency increases from 1.05 % to 3.89 % by doping of chromium.
基金by the National 973(2009CB220003),863(2007AA05Z124)Tianjin High-Tech(07ZCGHHZ00700)Programs.
文摘Films of Ni_(1-x)Pt_(x)(x=0,0.02,0.04,0.06,and 0.08)have been prepared on fluorine-doped tin oxide-coated(FTO)glass substrates by a chemical plating method and used as the photocathode for dye-sensitized solar cells(DSCs).The Ni_(0.94)Pt_(0.06 )film consisted of nanoparticles with a size of 46 nm and a Pt loading of 5.13μg/cm^(2).The Ni_(0.94)Pt_(0.06) photocathode exhibited high catalytic performance toward triiodide reduction,high light refl ectance,and low charge-transfer resistance.The DSC assembled with the Ni_(0.94)Pt_(0.06) photocathode gave a short-circuit photocurrent density(Jsc)of 16.79 mA/cm^(2),an open-circuit photovoltage(Voc)of 736 mV,and a fi ll factor(FF)of 66.4%,corresponding to an overall conversion effi ciency of 8.21%under standard AM 1.5 irradiation(100 mW/cm^(2)),which is higher than that for the DSC with a pure Pt photocathode obtained by conventional thermal decomposition.Furthermore,the DSC based on the Ni0.94Pt0.06 photocathode showed good stability.The results indicate that Ni0.94Pt0.06 fi lms are promising low-cost and high-performance photocathodes for use in DSCs.
