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.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jorge Martins, Seyedali Emami, Dzmitry Ivanou, Adelio Mendes
Summary: A new low-temperature laser-assisted glass frit sealing process has been developed in this study, which is compatible with most heat-sensitive materials used in DSSCs and does not affect device performance. The sealing exhibits high hermeticity and durability, complying with relevant standards, and can be applied to various types of DSSC devices.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
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
Fatima Santos, Jorge Martins, Jeffrey Capitao, Seyedali Emami, Dzmitry Ivanou, Adelio Mendes
Summary: Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) are a promising technology for wireless powering of low-consuming electronics and sensor nodes of the internet of things (IoT). This study achieved highly stable cobalt-mediated monolithic DSSCs through encapsulation using a glass-frit sealant, eliminating extrinsic degradation factors.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nick Vlachopoulos, Michael Gratzel, Anders Hagfeldt
Summary: This review introduces the application of electronically conducting polymers as hole conductors in solid-state dye solar cells. It covers the basic principles of dye solar cell operation, electrochemical polymerization, and different configurations of S-DSSCs.
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
Chemistry, Physical
Paolo Mariani, Antonio Agresti, Luigi Vesce, Sara Pescetelli, Alessandro Lorenzo Palma, Flavia Tomarchio, Panagiotis Karagiannidis, Andrea C. Ferrari, Aldo Di Carlo
Summary: The Z-type Dye Sensitized Solar Modules with screen printed graphene-based vertical interconnects prevent corrosion of interconnects in contact with electrolytic species and demonstrate a significant enhancement in power conversion efficiency compared to conventional Ag interconnects. The modules show a stability of 1000 hours under 85 degrees C stress test, paving the way for original design layouts with decreased dead area and increased generated power per aperture area.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Anna Grobelny, Zhongjin Shen, Felix T. Eickemeyer, Naura F. Antariksa, Szczepan Zapotoczny, Shaik M. Zakeeruddin, Michael Graetzel
Summary: This study presents two molecularly tailored organic sensitizers, ZS4 and ZS5, for highly efficient dye-sensitized solar cells (DSCs). ZS4 shows superior electron injection and charge collection efficiency compared to ZS5, resulting in a high power conversion efficiency of 13.2% under sunlight and outstanding stability with 95% of initial efficiency retained after 1000 hours of continuous light soaking.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Simone Galliano, Federico Bella, Matteo Bonomo, Fabrizio Giordano, Michael Gratzel, Guido Viscardi, Anders Hagfeldt, Claudio Gerbaldi, Claudia Barolo
Summary: The study introduces a cobalt-based, jellified aqueous electrolyte with xanthan gum, which achieves an efficiency exceeding 4% in DSSCs. Using design of experiment, the effects of Co2+ concentration, Co2+/Co3+ ratio, and xanthan gum amount modifications on the photovoltaic parameters of lab-scale solar cells were precisely and significantly studied.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ayesha Bibi, S. Wageh, Abdullah G. Al-Sehemi, Hassan Anwer, Mumtaz Ali, Hamed Algarni
Summary: This article reviews the recent advances in solid electrolytes, photoanode materials, and counter electrode materials for all solid-FDSSCs. The performance parameters of solid electrolytes and their photovoltaic performance are summarized. The highest efficiency is achieved with Li-TFSI soaked Iodide electrolytes.
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
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
Chaoqiang Liao, Kaiwen Zeng, Hanlun Wu, Qingliang Zeng, Hao Tang, Lingyun Wang, Herbert Meier, Yongshu Xie, Derong Cao
Summary: The use of pillar[5]arene dyes can enhance the open-circuit voltage of DSSCs, while also inhibiting dye aggregation and charge recombination, leading to improved performance. Additionally, host-guest interactions with the electrolyte can further adjust the voltage and photocurrent of the DSSCs.
CELL REPORTS PHYSICAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Shanmuganathan Venkatesan, Tzu-Hsien Hsu, Hsisheng Teng, Yuh-Lang Lee
Summary: Cosensitization is an effective strategy to enhance the performance of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), especially for tandem cells. In this study, various cosensitized DSSCs were prepared using D35, XY1b, and Y123 dyes and employed in cobalt tandem DSSCs. The results showed that D35 + XY1b and XY1b + Y123 cosensitized cells exhibited higher power conversion efficiency (PCE) due to their longer light absorption wavelength and higher charge recombination resistance. Furthermore, a PCE as high as 36.27% was achieved in tandem cells using D35 + XY1b and XY1b + Y123 as sensitizers for top and bottom cells, respectively.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hailong Rui, Junyu Shen, Ze Yu, Lihua Li, Hongxian Han, Licheng Sun
Summary: Copper redox mediators have been gaining interest in dye-sensitized solar cells, with recent research showing that copper complexes with pentadentate ligands demonstrate excellent performance and stability in DSCs compared to traditional bipyridyl counterparts.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
