Bixin is one of the potential natural sensitizers used in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). In this study, bixin was complexed with Cu(II) and Zn(II) to increase its stability. The formation of the complexes was indicated by shifting peaks absorption and the changes in the fine spectral structure observed from the UV-Vis absorption spectra. The metal-bixin complex occurs due to the interaction between the ester groups of bixin and the metal. Bixin, Cu-bixin, and Zn-bixin were used separately as sensitizers in DSSCs. The DSSCs performance was then improved by adding 1-methyl-3-propylimidazolium iodide (MPII) to the electrolyte system. The presence of MPII 0.4 M in KI-I2 electrolyte produced a higher ionic conductivity value (20.44 mS cm–1) than that without MPII (11.14 mS cm–1). This electrolyte system significantly improved DSSCs performance. Under a light intensity of 300 W/m2, the maximum energy conversion efficiencies of DSSC with bixin, Cu-bixin, and Zn-bixin as sensitizers are 0.084, 0.081, and 0.005%, respectively. The Zn-bixin-based DSSC was stable under high light intensity. Under 700 W/m2, its maximum energy conversion efficiency reaches 0.125%. There was a synergistic work observed between the metal-bixin complex and the MPII based electrolyte. This result can open the way for constructing functional materials for solar cell applications.
Secang (Caesalpinia sappan Linn) merupakan tanaman endemik Kalimantan Barat yang mengandung pigmen berwarna merah brazilin. Dalam penelitian ini, brazilin diperoleh melalui proses maserasi dilanjutkan dengan partisi cair-cair, selanjutnya dikomplekskan dengan ion logam Cu, Mg, dan Zn untuk meningkatkan kinerjanya ketika digunakan sebagai sensitizer pada dye sensitized solar cell (DSSC). Pengompleksan dilakukan menggunakan media gliserol-air, sedangkan fabrikasi DSSC dilakukan menggunakan metode doctor blading. Hasil analisis FTIR terhadap ekstrak kayu secang menunjukkan adanya gugus fungsi O-H, C=O, C=C, dan C-H, yang merupakan gugus fungsional khas dari brazilin. Terbentuknya kompleks brazilin-Cu, brazilin-Mg, dan brazilin-Zn ditandai dengan menurunnya intensitas puncak dari C=O pada 1606 cm-1 dan –OH pada 3263 cm-1. Hasil analisis UV-Vis menunjukkan bahwa kompleks memiliki rentang panjang gelombang lebih lebar dan cenderung batokromik. DSSC yang menggunakan kompleks brazilin-Cu, brazilin-Mg, dan brazilin-Zn menghasilkan rendemen konversi energi maksimum pada 200 W/m2, berturut-turut sebesar 0.034 %, 0.030 %, dan 0.013 %, serta DSSC ekstrak kayu secang murni sebesar 0.029 %. Dengan demikian, penggunaan sensitizer berbasis kompleks logam-brazilin dapat meningkatkan efisiensi DSSC. Kata kunci: Brazilin, DSSC, fotosensitizer, kayu secang, kompleks. Secang (Caesalpinia sappan Linn) is an endemic plant in West Kalimantan that contains Brazilin red pigments. In this study, brazilin was obtained through a maceration process carried out by a liquid-liquid partition, then complexed with metal ions to improve the performance of compilation used as a sensitizer on dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC). Complexation is carried out using glycerol-water media, while DSSC fabrication is carried out using the doctor blading method. The results of FTIR analysis of secang wood extract showed the presence of a functional group O-H, C=O, C=C, and C-H, which are typical functional groups of brazilin. The formation of the brazilin-Cu, brazilin-Mg, and brazilin-Zn complexes is characterized by an increase in peak intensity of C=O at 1606 cm-1 and O-H at 3263 cm-1. The results of the UV-Vis analysis show that the complex has a wider wavelength and uses batochromic. DSSCs that use the brazilin-Cu, brazilin-Mg, and brazilin-Zn complexes that complement each other produce efficiencies of 0.034%, 0.030%, and 0.013%, and DSSC pure secang wood extract of 0.029%. The efficiency of the brazilian metal-complex when compared with brazilin, the efficiency increases, so that the maximum efficiency obtained by the Cu-brazilin sensitizer is equal to 0.034%. Keywords: Brazilin, DSSC, photosensitizer, secang wood, complex.
Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk menentukan kinerja sel surya yang menggunakan TiO2anatase dan TiO2-P25 sebagai anoda. Bixin digunakan sebagai sensitizer. Bixin diekstraksi dan diisolasi dari biji kesumba. Bixin dianalisis menggunakan spektrofotometer UV-Vis dan FTIR. Hasil analisis menggunakan spektrofotometer UV-Vis menunjukkan adanya 3 puncak karakteristik bixin pada 488, 459, 430 nm. Spektra FTIR bixin ditandai dengan adanya serapan pada bilangan gelombang 3183 cm -1 mengindikasikan vibrasi renggang -OH yang berasal dari gugus karboksilat; pada 2955, 2924, dan 2852 cm -1 vibrasi renggang H-C-H; pada 1716 cm -1 vibrasi renggang C=O; pada 1608 cm -1 vibrasi tekuk O-H; pada 1563 dan 1518 cm -1 vibrasi renggang C=C (alkena); pada 1379 cm -1 vibrasi tekuk C-H; pada 1255 cm -1 vibrasi renggang C-O; pada 1161 cm -1 vibrasi simetri dan asimetri C-O-C (kelompok ester); serta pada 1012 cm -1 vibrasi renggang C-H. Kinerja sel surya yang menggunakan TiO2-antase menunjukkan efisiensi konversi energi maksimum yang lebih tinggi (0,027%) jika dibandingkan dengan TiO2-P25 (0,006%) di bawah intensitas cahaya 100 W/m 2 .
Transition energy, spectral fine structure, and absorption coefficient of norbixin in different polar solvents has been investigated. Eight polar solvents were used for dissolving norbixin separately, including methanol, ethanol, propylene carbonate, acetone, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, chloroform, and dimethyl carbonate. Spectra of norbixin in the resulting solutions were determined by UV-visible spectrophotometry at atmosphere condition. The effect of solvents on transition energy was analyzed according to Onsager cavity model and Hansen theory. The approximate absorption coefficient was determined with the Beer-Lambert law. The result show that the UV-visible absorption spectra of norbixin depend onz the solvent. The greater the refraction index of the solvent and the norbixin-solvent dispersion interaction cause the transition energy of norbixin was smaller. The change in spectral fine structure has some relevance or correlation with the solvatochromic effect on π → π* transitions, the intermolecular interactions, and the S2 state of norbixin. The absorbance of norbixin in various solvents, increased linearly with concentration.
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