Comparative study of the photovoltaic behavior of ruthenium and the other organic and inorganic Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSC)

Bashir, Rabia; Makhdoom, A. R.; Bilal, Mohd; Badar, Manzoor Ahmad

doi:10.1016/j.ijleo.2017.11.064

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“…A strong dye purification process, using TiCl 4 for anode treatment and the application of a Economical because naturally collect from fruits, leaves, and plants. [11,62,236,282] Cost Expensive because complex metals were used. [62,236,283] Stability is low because it quickly degrades in sunlight.…”

Section: Efficiency Stability and Durability Of Dsscsmentioning

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Mapping the Progress in Natural Dye‐Sensitized Solar Cells: Materials, Parameters and Durability

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Islam³

et al. 2022

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The rapid growth of the population severely influences the supply of energy, accordingly ensuring clean energy has become a big challenge now and will be in the future. Fossil fuels have been satisfying the energy demand until now, but fossil fuels, being non‐renewable sources, will not be able to satisfy the energy demand in the future and will have a negative impact on the environment. Renewable energy sources have become the most demanding topic for researchers in this crisis. The solar cell, which is an abundant renewable energy resource, converts solar power into electrical energy without any environmental damage. Silicon solar cells have higher efficiency, but their high manufacturing cost, complicated procedures and environmental issues restrict their usage. Then dye‐sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) have been introduced as an alternative to silicon solar cells. In DSSC, both natural and synthetic dyes are used. Though synthetic dyes provide higher efficiency, they are environmentally harmful. Afterward, the concept of natural dye‐sensitized solar cells (NDSSC) have been materialized where only natural dyes are used. Researchers and environmentalists are looking for natural dyes as a replacement for synthetic dyes in recent times, as natural dyes are plentiful, can be collected naturally and have no environmental effects. Natural dyes in the form of anthocyanins, carotenoids, flavonoids, chlorophylls, tannins and betalains are extracted from various portions of plants that include leaves, roots, flowers, fruits, seeds, barks, etc. In this review, we investigate natural sources of dyes, natural sensitizers (dyes), shortcomings and remedies, improvements in efficiency and stability, developments, and commercialization. In addition, recent advances and the comparison of natural and synthetic dyes have been discussed in this review.

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Mapping the Progress in Natural Dye‐Sensitized Solar Cells: Materials, Parameters and Durability

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“…Then, 3 years later, William Grylls Adams and Richard Evans Day discovered that exposure of selenium to sunlight generates an electric current [10]. The development of modern solar cells began in 1941 when Russell Ohl invented the semi-conductor-based solar cell [11]. In 1954, the first PV (photovoltaic) panel, built by Gerald Pearson, Daryl Chapin, and Calvin Fuller in Bell Labs, was seen.…”

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Selection of Photovoltaic Panels Based on Ranges of Criteria Weights and Balanced Assessment Criteria

Ziemba

2023

Energies

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In recent years, the share of PV (photovoltaic) panels in the generation of renewable energy has been dynamically growing. During this time, the Polish government introduced numerous programs to assist households in switching to PV panels as the primary source of energy. Therefore, the aim of the article is to indicate the PV panels that are best suited to work for individual users in households in Poland. PV panels were assessed using the PROSA multi-criteria decision analysis method, supported by a stochastic approach, based on the Monte Carlo method. This approach made it possible to choose the most balanced solutions, in terms of individual criteria, and to take into account the uncertainty and imprecision of the weights of the assessment criteria. In particular, the use of reliable weight ranges in the Monte Carlo simulations allowed the construction of a whole spectrum of evaluation and ranking models. These models indicate the PV panels that best meet the requirements and have the best balance between the individual assessment criteria. As a result of the research, it was found that the requirements of PV installations in households in Poland are best met by panels produced in China and in the Chinese–Polish cooperation. Panels of Polish production ranked further down, which means that Polish producers do not offer products that are tailored to the needs of PV installations for households in Poland.

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“…[ 5,10 ] The synthesized ruthenium complex‐based dyes such as N719 and N3 are extensively engaged dyes for sensitized solar cell; however, complex process of synthesis and toxicity in the environment, as well as higher cost of the dye, limit its commercial application in DSSC. [ 11 ] This dye contains a metal complex in its structure; therefore, gives better absorbance of light in the visible region of the solar spectrum and strong adsorption with semiconductor nanocrystals such as TiO 2 and ZnO. [ 10–12 ] To solve the issues related to the metal complex dyes, the natural sensitizers are novel, eco‐friendly, biodegradable, reasonably stable, and abundant in nature.…”

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“…[ 11 ] This dye contains a metal complex in its structure; therefore, gives better absorbance of light in the visible region of the solar spectrum and strong adsorption with semiconductor nanocrystals such as TiO 2 and ZnO. [ 10–12 ] To solve the issues related to the metal complex dyes, the natural sensitizers are novel, eco‐friendly, biodegradable, reasonably stable, and abundant in nature. [ 13–15 ]…”

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Review on Efficiency Enhancement Using Natural Extract Mediated Dye‐Sensitized Solar Cell for Sustainable Photovoltaics

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Chatterjee

2021

Energy Tech

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Dye‐sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) have turned a new horizon in energy research due to their widespread exploration over two decades by improving efficiency, cost‐effectiveness, and easy process than inorganic‐based solar cells. The major challenges are metal complexes on designing the cells and sustainability implications for further rapid expansion due to its toxicity. To overcome the problems associated with metal complexes, the dyes are extracted from bionatural sources such as flowers, fruits, barks, petals, roots, leaves, and beans of plants. These organic dyes are being nontoxic, cost‐effective, abundant, environmentally friendly, and easy to extract, which is made them extensively applicable for DSSC. Through this review, readers may get an idea about the effect in the efficiency of the solar cell by applying variable semiconductors, effects of solvents, variable light‐harvesting pigments, types of electrolytes, and modification of counter electrodes by certain polymeric materials or nanomaterials. Furthermore, the effects of methodology, processing temperature, and pH of the medium during synthesis on solar cell parameters, such as the efficiency of DSSC, are critically analyzed which are reported by other researchers.

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Comparative study of the photovoltaic behavior of ruthenium and the other organic and inorganic Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSC)

Cited by 13 publications

References 10 publications

Mapping the Progress in Natural Dye‐Sensitized Solar Cells: Materials, Parameters and Durability

Mapping the Progress in Natural Dye‐Sensitized Solar Cells: Materials, Parameters and Durability

Selection of Photovoltaic Panels Based on Ranges of Criteria Weights and Balanced Assessment Criteria

Review on Efficiency Enhancement Using Natural Extract Mediated Dye‐Sensitized Solar Cell for Sustainable Photovoltaics

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