Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sadia Yasmeen, Yasir Qayyum Gill, Rabia Nazar, Umer Mehmood, Faisal Iqbal, Hooriya Qaswar, Zeeshan Ahmed
Summary: Conductive polymer blend gel electrolytes improve the stability of dyesensitized solar cells by reducing leakage and enhancing electrode adhesion. In this study, polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and polyaniline (PANI) blends were synthesized through in-situ polymerization and characterized using various methods. The optimal composition of the electrolyte solution was selected, and the conductivity was found to be influenced by salt concentration. Solid-state dye-sensitized solar cells with gel electrolytes exhibited better long-term stability compared to conventional cells.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Maryam Heydari Dokoohaki, Amin Reza Zolghadr, Axel Klein
Summary: A cost-effective and sustainable electrolyte solution based on a deep eutectic solvent (DES) was developed for dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) through combined experimental and computational analyses. The performance of the electrolyte solution was evaluated and optimized, and the molecular interactions at the interfaces of the DES were investigated.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Subhrajit Konwar, Pramod K. Singh, Pawan Dhapola, Abhimanyu Singh, Serguei V. Savilov, Muhd Zu Azhan Yahya, Sirin Siyahjani Gultekin, Burak Gultekin
Summary: This paper deals with the synthesis, characterization, and application of low-viscosity ionic liquids as dopants and biopolymers as the host. The ionic liquid enhances the ionic conductivity and thermal stability of the biopolymer electrolyte, leading to the development of highly conducting ionic-liquid-doped biopolymer electrolyte-based devices such as electrochemical double-layer capacitors and dye-sensitized solar cells.
ACS APPLIED ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Optics
M. F. Aziz, M. A. Azam, M. H. Buraidah, A. K. Arof
Summary: The presence of potassium iodide in gel polymer electrolytes can improve conductivity, leading to potential applications in dye-sensitized solar cells with an efficiency improvement of approximately 30%.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jianfei Lin, Yinglin Wang, Yanan Li, Yuming Shi, Xin Guo, Lingling Wang, Yichun Liu, Xintong Zhang
Summary: By using a chemical cross-linking strategy, high-performance quasi-solid-state DSSCs based on copper have been successfully fabricated. This strategy effectively reduces the crystallinity of polymers inside the gel polymer electrolytes, improving the diffusion coefficient and enhancing the photovoltaic efficiency and open-circuit voltage of the cells.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Marziyeh Alinejad, M. H. Buraidah, L. P. Teo, A. K. Arof
Summary: By investigating gel polymer electrolytes (GPEs) based on polyvinyl alcohol and iodide/triiodide ions, it was found that the addition of 4-tert-butylpyridine (TBP) can enhance the ionic conductivity and efficiency of saffron dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs).
OPTICAL AND QUANTUM ELECTRONICS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sultana Rahman, Abdul Haleem, Muhammad Siddiq, Muhammad Khalid Hussain, Samina Qamar, Safia Hameed, Muhammad Waris
Summary: The financial progress of a country depends heavily on the energy sector, which is crucial for the growth and development of various industries. The use of renewable resources is essential to overcome the energy crisis and reduce the negative impact of hydrocarbon fuels on the environment. This review focuses on the dyes used in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC) and discusses the progress in both inorganic and natural dyes.
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Prasad Raut, Vinay Kishnani, Kunal Mondal, Ankur Gupta, Sadhan C. Jana
Summary: Significant growth has been observed in the research domain of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) due to the simplicity in its manufacturing, low cost, and high-energy conversion efficiency. This review paper discusses the advantages of gel polymer electrolytes (GPEs) as substitutes for liquid electrolytes in DSSCs, highlighting their high ionic conductivity and enduring stability. The strategies for improving the properties of DSSCs based on GPEs are also presented.
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Garima Dwivedi, Guncha Munjal, Ashok N. Bhaskarwar, Amita Chaudhary
Summary: This paper reviews the feasibility of using polyaniline and its composites as a counter-electrode catalyst in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), as well as its applications as a hole conductor and catalyst for photosensitized electrolytes. It also discusses the efficiency of polyaniline-based solar cells and the recent advances in using it as a suitable replacement for platinum.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Umer Mehmood, Asad Aslam, Muhammad Hamza Arshad, Abdulrehman Ishfaq, Junaid Zaheer
Summary: This article explores the synthesis of polymer gel electrolytes (PGEs) and the impact of their composition on the efficiency of DSSCs, finding that PGEs containing mixed salt (KI + NH4I) exhibit higher conductivity and power conversion efficiency.
IEEE JOURNAL OF PHOTOVOLTAICS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ghazi Aman Nowsherwan, Muhammad Aamir Iqbal, Sajid Ur Rehman, Aurang Zaib, Muhammad Irfan Sadiq, Muhammad Ammar Dogar, Muhammad Azhar, Siti Sarah Maidin, Syed Sajjad Hussain, Kareem Morsy, Jeong Ryeol Choi
Summary: The increase in global energy consumption has necessitated the exploration of alternative energy sources, particularly those harnessing photon energy. One important solution is the development of cost-effective and low-loss solar cells. The study investigates the performance of a dye-sensitized solar cell based on ZnPC:PC70BM and identifies key parameters for improving its efficiency.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Maryam Heydari Dokoohaki, Fatemeh Mohammadpour, Amin Reza Zolghadr
Summary: The study found that using inorganic iodide sources as electrolytes in DSSCs can improve the photovoltaic performance of solar cells, and the addition of KI salt can significantly increase the efficiency of DSSCs.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hwan Kyu Masud, Hwan Kyu Kim
Summary: This review discusses advanced polymeric materials developed over the past three decades as matrices of redox electrolytes for quasi-solid-state DSSCs. These optimized and developed polymeric materials can also be potential candidates for various QSS-energy storage fields.
MATERIALS TODAY ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yogendra Nath Chouryal, Rahul Kumar Sharma, Neeraj Tomar, Neelam Yadav, Heera Lal Kewat, Ishfaq Abdullah Wani, Sandeep Nigam, Praveen Kumar Surolia, Sri Sivakumar, Pushpal Ghosh
Summary: This study reports on the synthesis of phase pure, cubic BaGdF5:Er/Yb-doped nanocrystals using ionic liquids, which can be used as an absorption layer in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) to enhance solar energy conversion efficiency. Bright-green and red emissions were observed from the nanoparticles. The DSSCs with BaGdF5:Er3+(1%)/Yb3+(10%)/TiO2 absorption layer achieved the highest photon conversion efficiency of 7.75% and current density of 15.9 mA/cm2, showing a significant enhancement compared to those with only TiO2 layer.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ana Belen Munoz-Garcia, Iacopo Benesperi, Gerrit Boschloo, Javier J. Concepcion, Jared H. Delcamp, Elizabeth A. Gibson, Gerald J. Meyer, Michele Pavone, Henrik Pettersson, Anders Hagfeldt, Marina Freitag
Summary: Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSCs) and dye-sensitized photoelectrochemical cells (DSPECs) have seen a revival in recent years as they offer unique properties such as low cost, non-toxic materials, colorfulness, transparency, and efficiency in low light conditions. This review covers advancements in DSC technology over the past decade, including theoretical studies, characterization techniques, materials, applications, and commercialization efforts by various companies.
CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dong Xie, Kai Li, Jun Yang, Dong Yan, Lichao Jia, Bo Chi, Jian Pu, Jian Li
Summary: The perovskite cathode material La-0.5(Ba0.75Ca0.25)(0.5)Co0.8Fe0.2O3-delta, with high electrical conductivity and catalytic activity, was used in proton-conducting solid oxide fuel cells. When combined with the electrolyte BaZr0.1Ce0.7Y0.1Yb0.1O3-delta, it showed excellent electrochemical performance, low polarization resistance, and high peak power density. The oxygen reduction reaction was found to be limited by oxygen adsorption, dissociation, and diffusion processes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yunfeng Tian, Yun Liu, Wenjie Wang, Lichao Jia, Jian Pu, Bo Chi, Jian Li
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Peng Qiu, Xin Yang, Lu Zou, Tianyu Zhu, Zhihao Yuan, Lichao Jia, Jian Li, Fanglin Chen
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2020)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Peng Qiu, Xin Yang, Tianyu Zhu, Shichen Sun, Lichao Jia, Jian Li
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xin Yang, Peng Qiu, Nansheng Xu, Lichao Jia, Lei Alexander Zhang, Kevin Huang
Summary: This study focuses on developing a chromium-free, easy-to-manufacture, and low-cost ceramic interconnect. Through optimizing compositions, examining compatibility, fabricating bilayer structure, and testing performance, SYTN (Y0.08Nb0.02) is identified as the best composition for the interconnect. The bilayer ceramic IC shows high conductivity and dense microstructure, making it a promising candidate for next-generation durable and low-cost tubular SOCs.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiaqi Geng, Zhenjun Jiao, Dong Yan, Lichao Jia, Jian Pu, Jian Li
Summary: The evolution of solid oxide fuel cell anode microstructure during operation, including Ni migration and Ostwald ripening, has been found to affect pore structure, concentration polarization, and ultimately electrochemical performance. This impact was revealed through evaluations with various microscopy techniques and electrochemical tests such as Electrochemical Impedance Spectrum and Distribution of Relaxation Time analysis.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Minghan Xu, Hao Xue, Qingfu Wang, Lichao Jia
Summary: Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) are potential clean energy sources attracting attention, with a focus on developing high-performance, low-cost PEMs to replace benchmark Nafion membranes. Sulfonated poly(arylene ether ketone)s (SPAEKs) and sulfonated poly(arylene ether sulfone)s (SPAESs) are promising candidates due to their performance and cost advantages. Efforts are classified and introduced in developing SPAEK and SPAES membranes for promising research directions in the field.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qihao Li, Xin Wang, Chenzhao Liu, Xinwei Yang, Cheng Li, Lichao Jia, Jian Li
Summary: This study developed a new Ni@CNO catalyst with reduced carbon deposition and increased hydrogen production for use in solid oxide fuel cells (MS-SOFCs). The results showed that it has great potential when used as a catalyst in MS-SOFCs.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Wen Peng, Zongbao Li, Bo Liu, Peng Qiu, Dong Yan, Lichao Jia, Jian Li
Summary: A nickel catalyst supported by perovskite PrCrO3-delta was developed, which exhibited high conversion rates and excellent stability due to a few Ce doping. It was found that surface oxygen vacancies played a crucial role in suppressing carbon deposition and improving the stability of the catalyst. This strategy provides a potential solution for the efficient conversion of low calorific value fuels.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xiaojun Shi, Juwei Du, Lichao Jia, Yansheng Gong, Jun Jin, Huanwen Wang, Rui Wang, Ling Zhao, Beibei He
Summary: A MnCo-based metal organic framework-derived heterogeneous MnS-CoS nanocrystals anchored on free-standing porous N-doped carbon fibers (PNCFs) by the in situ growth method and vulcanization process exhibit remarkable oxygen electrocatalytic activity and stability. The flexible rechargeable Zn-air battery using this composite as binder-free air cathode offers high power density and large specific capacity, and adapts to different bending degrees of operation.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Wenying Zhang, Shijing Wu, Lin Chen, Jiale Liu, Lichao Jia, Dong Yan, Li Jian
Summary: Two Co-alloy-coated steels with different manganese contents underwent thermal exposure in air for 1000 hours. The oxidation rate of the coated steels increased with higher manganese content. The Co coating transformed into a three-layer structure during thermal exposure, containing Cr-rich oxide, mixed oxide with Co, Fe, Mn, and Cr, and doped Co3O4 spinel oxide. The Co-coated steel with 1.0 wt% Mn showed lower area specific resistance and slower increase in polarization resistance compared to the uncoated alloy, indicating effective inhibition of outward diffusion of Cr and prevention of cathode poisoning.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Wenying Zhang, Ruyu Shi, Lin Chen, Dong Yan, Chunyan Zang, Lichao Jia
Summary: In this study, metallic Co composite coatings with CeO2, La2O3, and Y2O3 reactive element oxides were prepared on Fe-17Cr alloys by electroplating for solid oxide fuel cell interconnect applications, followed by cyclic oxidation. The results showed that all three composite coatings significantly enhanced the oxidation resistance of the substrate alloy at high temperatures, with no further migration of chromium in the coating region. Among the three coatings, the Co/CeO2 coating showed the best performance after 500 hours of oxidation, exhibiting the slowest oxidation rate and the lowest area specific resistance.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bo Liu, Chenzhao Liu, Xiaowei Zou, Dong Yan, Jian Li, Lichao Jia
Summary: Protonic ceramic fuel cells have the potential for practical applications due to their high efficiency, low emissions and fuel flexibility. However, the proton uptake capacity and the conductivity of electrolyte and cathode materials limit their output performance. This review summarizes the methods used to detect proton concentration and distribution, and discusses the impact of the proton environment on its transport.
RUSSIAN CHEMICAL REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bo Liu, Zongbao Li, Xinwei Yang, Dong Yan, Jian Li, Lichao Jia
Summary: The double perovskite material PBKFZ has been designed and synthesized as a new cathode for proton-conducting solid oxide fuel cells. The effects of K-doping on various properties have been investigated, and it has been found that K doping improves thermal expansion behavior and proton uptake capacity. A single cell with the PBKFZ cathode exhibits excellent electrochemical performance compared to the cell with the pristine PBFZ cathode.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tong Wei, Xueyan Pan, Shuohao Wang, Peng Qiu, Xiangbowen Du, Bo Liu, Ziling Wang, Lichao Jia
Summary: The introduction of Ce improved the reducibility and oxygen transfer of La0.9Mn0.8Ni0.2O3, facilitating higher levels of reduction and ensuring the structural stability and catalytic activity of LCMN-05.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY & FUELS
(2021)
