Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shanmuganathan Venkatesan, Yun-Yu Chen, Hsisheng Teng, Yuh-Lang Lee
Summary: This study demonstrates a quick dye adsorption process using electrochemical methods, reducing the fabrication time of dye-sensitized solar cells. The electrodes prepared using constant potential methods show high performance in DSSCs with high efficiencies and low dark current densities.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Fengjuan Miao, Fuchen Chu, Bingcheng Sun, Bairui Tao, Peng Zhang, Yu Zang, Paul K. Chu
Summary: This study presents the design and fabrication of a photoanode composed of Au/SnS/TiO2 sensitized with natural dye for dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). By calcination, a layer of spherical nano-TiO2 is prepared, and a layer of nano-SnS is deposited on the TiO2 photoanode using the continuous ion layer adsorption reaction (SILAR). The sensitized Au nanoparticles exhibit enhanced localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) effects and electron trapping ability, resulting in improved electron mobility and reduced electron recombination in the DSSC.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Juan Zhang, Jung Keun Cha, Xiuting Luo, Eun Ji Cho, Ji Hoon Kim, Soo Hyung Kim
Summary: This study aims to enhance the rapid manufacturing of high-efficiency dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). By using an aerosol impactor, the adsorption of dyes on TiO2 nanoparticles is accelerated, and the photovoltaic characteristics of DSSCs are improved by assembling photoelectrodes with bilayered TiO2 thin films.
ADVANCED POWDER TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Tse-Wen Huang, Lu-Yin Lin, Siao-Ting Hong
Summary: This study presents a novel approach to fabricate TiO2 nanoparticle-decorated TiO2 microcone array (TMC) with holes as the semiconductor on the photoanode of FDSC using a simple two-step process. By optimizing with 30 mM H2SO4, the FDSC achieved an efficiency of 2.52% and a collection efficiency of 92.21%, outperforming the FDSC with a pure TMC photoanode.
MATERIALS SCIENCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Siao-Ting Hong, Lu-Yin Lin
Summary: The study focuses on enhancing the photovoltaic performance of FDSC by fabricating a novel TiO2 microcone/TiO2 peanut structure (TMC/PN) as the photoanode and optimizing the hydrothermal process and TiO2 precursor concentration. The optimized FDSC achieved the highest open-circuit voltage, photocurrent density, and photo-to-electricity conversion efficiency by using 4 hours of hydrothermal process with 4 ml TTIP.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Anees A. Ansari, M. K. Nazeeruddin, Mohammad Mahdi Tavakoli
Summary: The article discusses the application of UCNPs in DSSCs, including energy transfer, morphology, crystal structure, coupling, and ways to increase photovoltaic current. The factors influencing emission efficiency and photovoltaic current are also explained. Additionally, it is proposed that UCNPs and their surface functionalities significantly enhance photovoltaic current, offering a beneficial guide for the use of lanthanide-doped UCNPs in material synthesis and optoelectronic system construction.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ikhtiar Ahmad, Rashida Jafer, Syed Mustansar Abbas, Nisar Ahmad, Ata-ur-Rehman, Javed Iqbal, Shahid Bashir, Ammar A. Melaibari, Muhammad Haleem Khan
Summary: In this study, cobalt-reduced graphene oxide co-doped TiO2 nanoparticles were synthesized to enhance the efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). The newly synthesized material showed improved photovoltaic properties, with higher short circuit current density and overall power conversion efficiency.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Bandana Ranamagar, Isaac Abiye, Fasil Abebe
Summary: The Rhodamine-6G derivative Rhd and its metal complexes with aluminum and chromium ions were synthesized and characterized using UV-vis and fluorescence spectroscopy. Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) were fabricated with Rhd and the metal complexes, and their solar-to-electric power efficiencies were determined through current-density measurements and Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS). The Rhd and Cr3+-sensitized solar cell showed the highest solar to electric power efficiency at 0.16%.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
D. N. David Ndaleh, Dinesh Nugegoda, Jonathon Watson, Hammad Cheema, Jared H. Delcamp
Summary: The study examines the use of four high photocurrent NIR-absorbing metal-free organic sensitizers with varying nitrogen-based donor groups in dye-sensitized solar cell devices. By comparing the performance of dyes with different donor groups, the researchers found that balancing donor size and dye loadings is critical for achieving higher performances in DSC dyes, particularly in accessing low energy photons near 900 nm.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Abdullah Atilgan, Abdullah Yildiz
Summary: The development of novel bilayer photoanodes is crucial for efficient dye-sensitized solar cells. In this study, a homojunction photoanode consisting of undoped and Ni-doped TiO2 layers was prepared. By tuning the location of the doped layer, the photoconversion efficiency was greatly improved. The bilayer structure enhanced light absorption, resulting in increased short circuit current and open-circuit voltage.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Fengjuan Miao, Bingcheng Sun, Bairui Tao, Yanchun Wang, Paul K. Chu
Summary: This paper demonstrates the application of a novel ternary nanocomposite MoS2/Ag/TiO2 photoanode in high efficiency plasma dye sensitive solar cell. The ternary nanocomposite MoS2/Ag/TiO2 was successfully synthesized without any hazardous substances. The addition of MoS2 improves the light absorption ability and electron transfer rate of the photoanode, leading to a significant enhancement in the photoelectric conversion efficiency of the dye sensitive solar cell.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ali El-Rayyes, Mohamed R. Elmorsy
Summary: Four novel dyes were developed as sensitizers for dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), and compound 8 showed the highest performance. Co-sensitization of compound 8 with the standard N719 dye improved the photovoltaic performance of N719 and achieved a higher power conversion efficiency (PCE) compared to the standard dye.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Pritha Roy, Yuki Kurokawa, Shyam S. Pandey
Summary: Transparent dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) were fabricated using two different approaches of dye adsorption, i.e., dye cocktail and sequential dye adsorption, aiming for panchromatic photon harvesting. The combination of complementary yellow-colored dye (D-131) and green-colored far-red-sensitive squaraine dye (SQ-140) was selected for improved light absorption and transparency. The stepwise co-sensitized DSSCs showed a significant improvement in photoconversion efficiency (PCE) from 3.89% to 4.50%, attributed to the suppression of inter-dye interaction and synergistic photon harvesting.
PHYSICA STATUS SOLIDI A-APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Tea-Yon Kim, Byung Su Kim, Jong Gyu Oh, Seul Chan Park, Jaeyoung Jang, Thomas W. Hamann, Young Soo Kang, Jin Ho Bang, Sixto Gimenez, Yong Soo Kang
Summary: By applying a TiO2(B) surface passivation layer (SPL) on TiO2/QD (PbS and CdS), electron conductivity was improved, collection efficiency was increased, and a record high photocurrent density was achieved, suggesting a promising strategy for the development of high-performance photoelectrochemical devices.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hugo G. Lemos, Rodrigo M. Ronchi, Guilherme R. Portugal, Jessica H. H. Rossato, Gurpreet S. Selopal, David Barba, Everaldo C. Venancio, Federico Rosei, Jeverson T. Arantes, Sydney F. Santos
Summary: Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) are a promising technology for clean energy conversion. This study focuses on enhancing the efficiency of DSSCs by optimizing charge transport and non-radiative carrier recombination. The introduction of Ti3C2Tx MXene into the photoanode improves electron transport and increases the energy-to-current conversion of DSSCs.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Soe Ko Ko Aung, Anuja Vijayan, Tosawat Seetawan, Gerrit Boschloo
Summary: Low-temperature-processed carbon-based perovskite solar cells show promising photovoltaic performance, with stability, cost-effectiveness, and scalability. By introducing a polymeric hole conductor, the solar cell efficiency can be significantly improved. Encouraging stability is observed for unencapsulated C-PSC devices, showing long-term performance maintenance.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yameng Ren, Dan Zhang, Jiajia Suo, Yiming Cao, Felix T. Eickemeyer, Nick Vlachopoulos, Shaik M. Zakeeruddin, Anders Hagfeldt, Michael Graetzel
Summary: We report a method of pre-adsorbing a monolayer of a hydroxamic acid derivative on the surface of titanium dioxide to improve the dye molecular packing and photovoltaic performance of two newly designed co-adsorbed sensitizers. The best performing cosensitized solar cells exhibited a power conversion efficiency of 15.2% under a standard air mass of 1.5 global simulated sunlight and showed long-term operational stability of 500 hours.
Editorial Material
Chemistry, Physical
Gerrit Boschloo
ACS ENERGY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Soe Ko Ko Aung, Anuja Vijayan, Masoud Karimipour, Tosawat Seetawan, Gerrit Boschloo
Summary: Low temperature processed carbon-based perovskite solar cells (C-PSCs) have been developed as low-cost and easily fabricated alternatives to traditional perovskite solar cells. However, their power conversion efficiency (PCE) still lags behind that of traditional perovskite solar cells with gold contacts.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jonas Keruckas, Patryk Janasik, Rasa Keruckiene, Pawel Czulkin, Malgorzata Czichy, Mieczyslaw Lapkowski, Dmytro Volyniuk, Ranush Durgaryan, Byeong Jo Kim, Gerrit Boschloo, Juozas Vidas Grazulevicius
Summary: This study presents Di-(9-methyl-3-carbazolyl)-(4-anisyl)-amine as an effective hole-transporting material for perovskite solar cells. The compound is synthesized from inexpensive starting compounds through a three-step synthesis. It exhibits reversible double-wave electrochemical oxidation and polymerization at higher potential. The compound has been used to fabricate dopant-free hole-transporting layers in perovskite solar cells, achieving a power conversion efficiency of 15.5%.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yawen Liu, Bin Cai, Hao Yang, Gerrit Boschloo, Erik M. J. Johansson
Summary: High band gap FAPbBr(3) perovskite solar cells have attracted tremendous interest recently due to their high open circuit voltage and good stability. A mixed solvent approach for the second step of preparation was introduced, which resulted in favorable properties and improved power conversion efficiency. Addition of a small amount of MACl further enhanced the photovoltage performance, achieving a high PCE of 9.23% under ambient conditions.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Editorial Material
Chemistry, Physical
Suchismita Guha, Gerrit Boschloo
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Editorial Material
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Suchismita Guha, Gerrit Boschloo
ACS APPLIED ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
(2023)
Editorial Material
Chemistry, Physical
Yu Chen, Gemma-Louise Davies, Anders Hagfeldt, Nicholas Kotov
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Zohreh Niazi, Anders Hagfeldt, Elaheh K. Goharshadi
Summary: Graphene-based nanomaterials (GBNs) have been incorporated in various components of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) to address the challenges of stability, scalability, and flexibility. These materials, with their excellent optical, electronic, photonic, thermal, and mechanical properties, have shown promise in improving the efficiency, reproducibility, and stability of PSCs.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fuxiang Ji, Bin Zhang, Weimin M. Chen, Irina A. Buyanova, Feng Wang, Gerrit Boschloo
Summary: Lead-free perovskites with reversible and switchable optical properties have potential applications in smart windows, sensors, data encryption, and other on-demand devices. This study demonstrates for the first time the switchable optical bleaching of bismuth-based perovskite films induced by methylamine gas, and reveals the underlying mechanism.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sina Wrede, Lanlan He, Gerrit Boschloo, Leif Hammarstrom, Lars Kloo, Haining Tian
Summary: To gain a deeper understanding of charge processes in dye-sensitized photocathodes, lateral electron hopping across dye-sensitized NiO photocathodes was investigated. The results show the existence of a second electron hopping pathway between NiO surface states, which dominates recombination kinetics. The study highlights the importance of fast electron transport in sensitized NiO photocathodes.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bowen Yang, Dmitry Bogachuk, Jiajia Suo, Lukas Wagner, Hobeom Kim, Jaekeun Lim, Andreas Hinsch, Gerrit Boschloo, Mohammad Khaja Nazeeruddin, Anders Hagfeldt
Summary: This article reviews the influence of strain on the performance and stability of halide perovskite solar cells, covering the origins, characterization techniques, and control strategies of strain. It also proposes effective strategies for future strain engineering. The comprehensive review is important for researchers to gain a deeper understanding of strain effects and improve performance towards commercialization.
CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hannes Michaels, Matthias J. Golomb, Byeong Jo Kim, Tomas Edvinsson, Fabio Cucinotta, Paul G. Waddell, Michael R. Probert, Steven J. Konezny, Gerrit Boschloo, Aron Walsh, Marina Freitag
Summary: Emerging technologies in solar energy play a critical role in addressing energy challenges and achieving carbon neutrality. Limitations in charge transport materials hinder the development of energy conversion and storage technologies. Low-dimensional coordination polymers offer a viable alternative with molecular building blocks for efficient charge transport.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sebastian Svanstrom, Alberto Garcia-Fernandez, T. Jesper Jacobsson, Ieva Bidermane, Torsten Leitner, Tamara Sloboda, Gabriel J. Man, Gerrit Boschloo, Erik M. J. Johansson, Hakan Rensmo, Ute B. Cappel
Summary: This study investigates the interface reactions between lead halide perovskites and copper in solar cells, revealing rich interfacial chemistry and significant degradation of both copper and perovskite over time in the presence of oxygen and moisture.
