Article
Environmental Sciences
Govind Sharma, Saurabh K. Saini, Komal Mulchandani, Amarnath Bheemaraju, Chhagan Lal
Summary: Natural dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) are cost-effective and have a simple fabrication process. The choice of dyes significantly affects their performance. However, there is still a lack of comprehensive research on the photophysics and excited state dynamics of natural dyes used in DSSCs, highlighting the need for further investigation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sirhan Al Batty, Sama M. Al-Jubouri, Mohammed Wali Hakami, Abdulla Sarief, Sk Manirul Haque
Summary: This study focused on extracting natural dyes from fruits for use in Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC). Among the four dyes studied, ber dye showed the highest solar cell efficiency, making it a promising candidate for eco-friendly and cost-effective DSSC development.
JOURNAL OF TAIBAH UNIVERSITY FOR SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Anil Reddy Marri, Heather Flint, Elizabeth A. Gibson, John Fielden
Summary: Three new thiophenyl bridged triarylamine-donor based dyes with pyridyl anchoring groups and indolium acceptors have been synthesized and studied. Phenylpyridyl anchored bis-indolium showed the best performance.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Ruby Baby, Peter Daniel Nixon, Nallapaneni Manoj Kumar, M. S. P. Subathra, Nallamuthu Ananthi
Summary: Dye-sensitized solar cells using natural dyes offer advantages in performance, environmentally-friendly production, and versatile integration, but still lack efficiency compared to silicon cells. Research focuses on optimizing conditions, analyzing plant part selection, extraction methods, coating techniques, and other factors to enhance overall performance and efficiency. Future prospects include wearable device application and approaches to enhance power conversion efficiency and thermochromism ability.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Physics, Condensed Matter
Wakeel Shah, Sadia Muniza Faraz, Zahoorul Hussain Awan
Summary: This study reports the improvement in panchromatic light-harvesting and photovoltaic performance of dye-sensitized solar cells through the adoption of co-sensitization technique by mixing dyes. Natural dyes, Betalain and Anthocyanin, extracted from beetroot and cranberries were used. The dyes were characterized by UV-Vis and FTIR spectroscopy, and solar cells were fabricated and electrically characterized. The solar cell sensitized with mixed dyes showed enhanced performance compared to cells of individual dyes, with a higher short circuit current density, open circuit voltage, and fill factor. The results suggest that mixing dyes from different natural sources can effectively improve the performance of dye-sensitized solar cells.
PHYSICA B-CONDENSED MATTER
(2023)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Fitriah Mujtahid, Paulus Lobo Gareso, Bidayatul Armynah, Dahlang Tahir
Summary: DSSC is a promising alternative for generating electricity using solar energy, and its performance depends on various factors, including electron collection at the photoanode and light-harvesting efficiency.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Alfred Blaszczyk, Katarzyna Joachimiak-Lechman, Sylwia Sady, Tomasz Tanski, Marek Szindler, Aleksandra Dryga
Summary: A study compared the environmental performance of DSSCs based on natural dyes and synthetic dyes, finding that synthetic dyes had lower environmental impact, while among the DSSCs with natural dyes, cells using chokeberry juice dyes performed the best environmentally.
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Akula Surya Teja, Abhishek Srivastava, Jena Akash Kumar Satrughna, Manish Kumar Tiwari, Archana Kanwade, Subhash Chand Yadav, Parasharam M. Shirage
Summary: Natural dye-based dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) have advantages in cost-effectiveness and environmental friendliness, but their efficiency is lower than synthetic dye-based DSSCs and standard Si-solar cells. This review aims to improve the parameters and selection strategy for fabricating DSSCs using natural dyes as sensitizers. It also discusses the impact of plant components and various methods and elements on the overall performance of DSSC devices.
Review
Energy & Fuels
Anup Bist, Somenath Chatterjee
Summary: Dye-sensitized solar cells have shown promise in energy research as a more efficient and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional inorganic solar cells, by utilizing organic dyes extracted from natural sources.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rania Anoua, Houda Lifi, Samira Touhtouh, Mohamed El Jouad, Abdelowahed Hajjaji, Mina Bakasse, Przemyslaw Plociennik, Anna Zawadzka
Summary: The study investigated the morphological and optical properties of Curcuma longa dye thin film, revealing granular structure and nanotubes shapes. Photoluminescence at low temperature and temperature effect from 77 to 300 K were discussed for the first time. The Curcuma longa dye showed potential for dye-sensitized solar cells with a power conversion efficiency of about 0.86%.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Masoud Peymannia, Kamaladin Gharanjig, Amir Masoud Arabi
Summary: In this study, natural dyes were extracted from extracted from Cytisus, Alcea rosea, and Roselle flowers using the solvent method, and then combined with zinc oxide quantum dots (ZnO QDs) to enhance the efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC). The optimized quantum dots exhibited a particle size of about 3 nm and a maximum emission intensity of 1550 at 520 nm. The modified solar cells showed an efficiency increase of 17% compared to unmodified cells, highlighting the potential for using quantum dots to improve environmentally friendly solar cells.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Physics, Condensed Matter
Sadia Muniza Faraz, Maheen Mazhar, Wakeel Shah, Hadia Noor, Zahoorul Hussain Awan, Muhammad Hassan Sayyad
Summary: Photovoltaic behaviors of Dye sensitized solar cells (DSSC) using natural dye (Pomegranate extract) and metallic dye (N719) were studied through photoelectrical characterization and impedance spectroscopy. Electrical properties were investigated using Mott-Schottky plots and insight into charge transport was gained through voltage and frequency dependent impedance spectroscopy. The photovoltaic performance of cells was evaluated from trends of recombination resistance and chemical capacitance in measured impedance spectra.
PHYSICA B-CONDENSED MATTER
(2021)
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
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jacqueline M. Cole, Ulrich F. J. Mayer
Summary: This feature article discusses the fundamental use of materials-characterization methods in determining the structural information of the dye-TiO2 interface in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSCs). It introduces various techniques for obtaining specific structural information on the interface, such as dye anchoring, dye aggregation, and molecular dye orientation. The article emphasizes the importance of acquiring such information for DSC design guidelines and the validation process of design-to-device pipelines.
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.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Mohamadariff Othman, Wan Fahmin Faiz Wan Ali, Mohd Fadzil Ain, Zainal Arifin Ahmad, Wan Amirul Wan Mohd Mahiyiddin, Yazeed Qasaymeh
MICROWAVE AND OPTICAL TECHNOLOGY LETTERS
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
D. Muhammad, Z. Ahmad, N. Aziz
Summary: This study explores the application of state space model predictive control (SS-MPC) in controlling LDPE polymerization tubular reactor process and shows that MPC is more effective in handling polymer grade transition and disturbance rejection compared to PID controller.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Savyasachi Shrikhande, G. Uday Bhaskar Babu, Z. Ahmad, Dipesh S. Patle
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING AND PROCESSING-PROCESS INTENSIFICATION
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sim Siong Leong, Zainal Ahmad, Siew Chun Low, Juan Camacho, Jordi Faraudo, JitKang Lim
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Rasheed O. Kelani, Zainal Ahmad, Dipesh Patle
Summary: This paper provides an overview of studies on mechanistic model-based control of biodiesel production process, focusing on control strategies such as plantwide control, model predictive control, and optimal control. It is found that there is limited application of advanced control strategies in the biodiesel production process, especially within the plantwide control framework. Decentralized plantwide control using a heuristic-based method and simulations is currently being employed to improve the performance of biofuel production. The review highlights the need for a simple, effective, and easily implementable plantwide design control for achieving optimal profitability, controllability, and safety.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Nur'Aishah Ahmad Shahrim, Norshahida Sarifuddin, Ahmad Zahirani Ahmad Azhar, Hafizah Hanim Mohd Zaki
Summary: Traditional petroleum-based plastics have caused environmental problems. In this study, researchers extracted starch from mango seeds to produce biodegradable starch films. After conducting soil burial tests, it was found that the cross-linked starch films degraded slower than the non-cross-linked ones, indicating their biodegradability in soil. Moreover, this plastic packaging, made from waste materials, is environmentally friendly.
IIUM ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Hafiz Gadafi Abdul Aziz, Boon Seng Ooi, Abdul Latif Ahmad, Zainal Ahmad, Mohd Azmier Ahmad, Choe Peng Leo
Summary: This study successfully improved the removal of phosphate by producing and modifying calcium carbonate nanoparticles. The incorporation of iron increased the surface area of CaCO3, resulting in significantly enhanced phosphate removal. CaCO3-Fe exhibited different adsorption behavior for phosphate compared to traditional pH-responsive materials.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Proceedings Paper
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mohamed O. M. Mashri, Megat Azmi Megat Johari, M. J. A. Mijarsh, Zainal Arifin Ahmad
PROCEEDINGS OF AICCE'19: TRANSFORMING THE NATION FOR A SUSTAINABLE TOMORROW
(2020)
Proceedings Paper
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ramzi J. Shaladi, Megat Azmi Megat Johari, Zainal Arifin Ahmad, M. J. A. Mijarsh
PROCEEDINGS OF AICCE'19: TRANSFORMING THE NATION FOR A SUSTAINABLE TOMORROW
(2020)
Proceedings Paper
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Otman M. M. Elbasir, Megat Azmi Megat Johari, M. J. A. Mijarsh, Zainal Arifin Ahmad
PROCEEDINGS OF AICCE'19: TRANSFORMING THE NATION FOR A SUSTAINABLE TOMORROW
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
W. C. Leong, R. O. Kelani, Z. Ahmad
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Chee Lung Chin, Zainal Arifin Ahmad
ARABIAN JOURNAL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Shahanawaz Kamal, Abdullahi S. B. Mohammed, Mohd Fadzil Bin Ain, Fathul Najmi, Roslina Hussin, Zainal Arifin Ahmad, Ubaid Ullah, Mohamadariff Othman, Mohd Fariz Ab Rahman
PROGRESS IN ELECTROMAGNETICS RESEARCH LETTERS
(2020)
Proceedings Paper
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Alida Roslan, Hanisah Manshor, Ahmad Zahirani Ahmad Azhar
MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION USING X-RAYS AND RELATED TECHNIQUES
(2019)
Proceedings Paper
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Nor Fatin Khairah Bahanurddin, Zainal Arifin Ahmad, Julie Juliewatty Mohamed, Mohammad Hafizuddin Bin Jumali
MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION USING X-RAYS AND RELATED TECHNIQUES
(2019)