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N719 and N3 dyes for quasi-solid state dye sensitized solar cells - A comparative study using polyacrylonitrile and CsI based electrolytes

Ceylon Journal of Science, 2016
Dye sensitized solar cells offer a low cost alternative technology for solar energy harvesting. However, there are long term stability issues connected with these cells due to the liquid electrolytes normally used. Gel or solid polymer electrolytes which
T. M. W. J. Bandara, H. D. N. S. Fernando, E. J. Rupasinghe, J. L. Ratnasekera, P. H. N. J. Chandrasena, M. Furlani, I. Albinsson, M. A. K. L. Dissanayake, B. E. Mellander   +8 more
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Recent advances in multifunctional soft robots: A materials–structures–systems co‐design perspective for synergistic integration

FlexMat, EarlyView.
Abstract Soft robots, engineered from highly compliant materials, offer superior adaptability and safety in unstructured environments compared to their rigid counterparts. Recent advancements, fueled by bio‐inspiration and material programmability, have led to the rapid co‐evolution of their core modules: actuation, sensing, protection, energy, and ...
Qiulei Liu, Zicao Peng, Chong Sun, Haitao Yang   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Covalently Immobilized Lignin–Xanthene Conjugates for Persistent Surface Photochemistry and Self‐Sterilizing Interfaces Under Ambient Visible Light

Macromolecular Rapid Communications, EarlyView.
Bio‐derived lignin–Eosin Y macromolecular networks are developed as visible‐light‐responsive self‐sterilizing coatings that generate reactive oxygen species without leaching. The spray‐coated photopolymerized surfaces exhibit durable antibacterial and antiviral activity under ambient light for extended periods, demonstrating a scalable and sustainable ...
Euna Oh, Surjith Kumaran, Sumin Han, Kiseok Lee, Hyerin Shin, Seokmin Oh, Dae‐Hong Ko, Hyo‐Jick Choi   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

An efficient titanium-based photoanode fordye-sensitized solar cell under back-side illumination

, 2014
Pretreatment of H2O2 is performed on titanium (Ti) foil as an efficient photoanode substrate for dye-sensitized solar cell(DSSC). The H2O2-treated Ti shows high surface area because of the formation of networked TiO2 nanosheets, whichenhances electrical ...
Chih-Ming Chen, Shing-Yi Suen, Sheng-Jye Cherng, Ting-Ya Tsai   +3 more
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Electrospun conducting polymers: recent trends and the transition towards a sustainable future

Polymer International, EarlyView.
This review discusses the electrospinning of conducting polymers, detailing procedures, fibrous morphologies, improved properties, applications in electronics, and challenges, while outlining future directions for nanofibre‐based devices in various fields.
Xenofon Karagiorgis, Sofia Sandhu, Peter J. Skabara, Ravinder Dahiya   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Integrating tunable LED‐induced plant responses with novel solar cell technologies for energy‐efficient agrivoltaic systems

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
The increasing demand for sustainable food production requires innovative solutions that balance productivity, resource efficiency, and environmental impact. Vertical Farming Systems (VFSs) offer a promising approach; however, their high energy consumption remains challenging.
Alessio Dessì, Carlo Spampinato, Fabiano Sillo, Salvatore Valastro, Mauro Centritto, Cecilia Brunetti, Andrea Ghirardo, Jörg‐Peter Schnitzler, Alessandra Alberti, Gianna Reginato, Aurora Rizzo, Raffaella Balestrini   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Dye solar cells: basic and photon management strategies [PDF]

, 2011
Since the introduction and development of the dye-sensitized solar cell (DSC) several efforts have been made to optimize the materials involved in the photo-electrochemical process and to improve the light conversion efficiency of the device , by ...
MICHELOTTI, Francesco, DI CARLO, ALDO, REALE, ANDREA, Daniele D’Ercole, Riccitelli, R, Michelotti, F, Di Carlo, A, Andrea Reale, BROWN, THOMAS MEREDITH, Reale, A, Mincuzzi, G, Aldo Di, D. D'Ercole, T. m. Brown, Dominici, L, Lorenzo Dominici, A. Di Carlo, Daniele DErcole, Aldo Di Carlo, Daniele Colonna, Francesco Michelotti, D’Ercole, D, DOMINICI, Lorenzo, Thomas M., Brown, T, Thomas M. Brown, Colonna, D, Riccardo Riccitelli, Girolamo Mincuzzi   +28 more
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Development of dye-sensitized solar cell based on combination of natural dyes extracted from Malabar spinach and red spinach

Results in Physics, 2019
Herein, natural green and red dyes have been extracted from Malabar spinach (Basella alba) and red spinach (Amaranthus dubius), respectively, and were used as a sensitizer source for TiO2 photoanode based dye sensitized solar cell (DSSC).
F. Kabir, M.M.H. Bhuiyan, M.S. Manir, M.S. Rahaman, M.A. Khan, T. Ikegami   +5 more
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Inorganic Hole Transport Materials for Advancing n‐i‐p Perovskite Solar Cells: A Comprehensive Review

Small, EarlyView.
Inorganic hole transport materials are comprehensively reviewed for advanced n‐i‐p perovskite solar cells through improved photovoltaic parameters, reduced ion migration and enhanced operational stability. Metal oxides, chalcogenides and hybrid inorganic‐organic hole transport layers demonstrate strong potential for achieving efficient, durable and ...
Maham Akhlaq, Hongxia Wang, Tuquabo Tesfamichael   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Dye-Sensitized Nanostructured ZnO Electrodes for Solar Cell Applications

, 2006
This chapter describes dye-sensitized nanostructured ZnO electrodes for solar cell applications. Dye-sensitized nanostructured solar cells (DNSCs) based on nanostructured metal oxide films have attracted much attention in recent years.
Edvinsson, Tomas,, Tomas Edvinsson, Anders Hagfeldt, Gerrit Boschloo, Boschloo, Gerrit K.,, Hagfeldt, Anders,   +5 more
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