Co-sensitization aided efficiency enhancement in betanin–chlorophyll solar cell
Materials for Renewable and Sustainable Energy, 2018 Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) are a promising third-generation photovoltaic cell technology whose advantages are low-cost fabrication, reduced energy payback time, better performance under diffuse light conditions and flexibility.
S. Sreeja, Bala Pesala
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Nanochemistry aspects of titania in dye-sensitized solar cells [PDF]
, 2009 We analyze the main nanochemistry factors affecting photovoltaic performance in TiO2 employed as wide bandgap semiconductor in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSCs). What is the best morphology of the oxide?
Ciriminna, R +3 more
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Functionalizing Conductive Diamond: Recent Advance in Fabrication, Modifications, and Applications
Carbon Energy, EarlyView.This review highlights recent advancements in the synthesis, modification, and electrochemical applications of conductive diamond, particularly boron‐doped diamond (BDD). It emphasizes progress in fabrication methods, including CVD and HPHT, and explores modifications such as doping, surface terminations, and composite design, enabling significant ...
Ning Linghu, Xin Jiang, Jing Xu
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In situ interface engineering for probing the limit of quantum dot photovoltaic devices. [PDF]
, 2019 Quantum dot (QD) photovoltaic devices are attractive for their low-cost synthesis, tunable band gap and potentially high power conversion efficiency (PCE). However, the experimentally achieved efficiency to date remains far from ideal. Here, we report an
A Abass +48 more
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Recent Progress on Fullerene–Based Functional Materials for Energy Conversion
Carbon Energy, EarlyView.A schematic illustration summarizing the classification, and photo‐/electro‐‐/thermo‐catalysis and energy storage applications of C60 and derivatives. ABSTRACT Efficient energy conversion and environmental protection are still constrained by rapid carrier recombination, unstable interfaces, limited active site, and so on. Owing to the unique electronic
Ying Jiang, Bo Wu, Chunru Wang
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Spatially resolved electrochemistry in ionic liquids : surface structure effects on triiodide reduction at platinum electrodes [PDF]
, 2014 Understanding the relationship between electrochemical activity and electrode structure is vital for improving the efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cells.
Aaronson, Barak D. B. +2 more
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Predicting solar cell efficiencies using historical data from a manufacturing process
The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, EarlyView.Abstract The solar cell manufacturing data of a passivated emitter and rear cell solar cell manufacturing plant was studied to assess the effects of tool usage and the processing time spent on each tool on the solar cell efficiency. Since manufacturing processes involve several steps with multiple tools, tracing their quality parameters back to the ...
Sushmita Mittra, Vinay Prasad
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Synthesis and dye sensitized solar cell applications of Bodipy derivatives with bis-dimethylfluorenyl amine donor groups [PDF]
, 2015 Three Bodipy dyes with strong absorptivities in the visible and near infrared regions were designed, synthesized and their potential as photosensitizers for liquid electrolyte-based dye sensitized solar cells have been evaluated.
Buyuktemiz, M. +4 more
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Molten Zinc Coordination Polymer Glass as a Host for Stable and Processable Optical Dye Composites
EcoEnergy, EarlyView.Zinc‐based coordination polymer glass is employed to suppress aggregation‐caused quenching (ACQ) and enhance molecular stability, enabling improved luminescence performance in the solid state. The emission color of the hybrid composites can be tuned by varying the incorporated guest molecules, while the glass matrix effectively prevents aggregation and
Jaeho Lee +10 more
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Recent development of carbon nanotubes materials as counter electrode for dye-sensitized solar cells [PDF]
Journal of Nanostructures, 2016 Dye-sensitized solar cells present promising low-cost alternatives to the conventional Silicon (Si)-based solar cells. The counter electrode generally consists of Pt deposited onto FTO plate.
M. Malekshahi Byranvand
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