Enhancement of power conversion efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cells for indoor applications by using a highly responsive organic dye and tailoring the thickness of photoactive layer

Sil, Manik Chandra; Chen, Li-Syuan; Lai, Chin-Wei; Lee, Yu-Hsin; Chang, Cheng-Chung; Chen, Chih‐Ming

doi:10.1016/j.jpowsour.2020.229095

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“…These solar cells use a layer of dye molecules to absorb light and transfer electrons to a semiconductor material. It is potentially cheaper and more efficient than conventional silicon solar cells [54,55]. DSSC uses a photo anode, sensitizer, electrolyte, and counter electrode.…”

Section: Dye-sensitized Solar Cellsmentioning

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Techno-Economic and Environmental Perspectives of Solar Cell Technologies: A Comprehensive Review

Nazir

Ali

Aftab³

et al. 2023

Energies

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This paper provides a review of the implementation of different materials and how they have impacted the efficiency of solar cells. This work elaborates on all solar generation methods that have been developed in the past and covers disparate technologies that are being implemented in different generations. A review of the characterization and factors involved in these processes are also discussed briefly. Furthermore, the economic, environmental, and technical perspectives related to solar cells have also been expounded. This paper also provides some insights into potential research directions that can be pursued in the field of solar energy. Energy demands are increasing all over the world, and substantial amounts of fossil fuels are currently exhausted all over the world in order to meet those needs, which in turn contaminates our environment; moreover, non-renewable sources of energy are diminishing at higher rates as well. Solar energy is of prime importance in all renewable energy sources as the Sun shines at the Earth for 8 to 10 h on average. Thus, heat can be harnessed to generate electricity, but solar cells are not substantially efficient because the materials used in them are quite costly and waste a considerable amount of energy, mostly as heat, which subsequently reduces the efficiency of the cell and increases the overall price as well. These challenges can be dealt with by designing more efficient, economical systems of storage and manufacturing PV cells with high efficacy. Scientists and engineers are more inclined toward advanced technologies and material manipulation to enhance the efficiency of solar energy and reduce its cost. In this regard, substantial research is being carried out, especially on the structure of materials and advanced materials like nanomaterials and quantum dots. Due to their distinct electromechanical and material properties, carbon-based nanomaterials like carbon nanotubes, graphene, fullerene, and nanohybrids are being employed as the electrodes, transport layers, active layers, or intermediate (interfacial) layers of solar cells in this regard.

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Section: Dye-sensitized Solar Cellsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Techno-Economic and Environmental Perspectives of Solar Cell Technologies: A Comprehensive Review

Nazir

Ali

Aftab³

et al. 2023

Energies

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“…[23][24][25] It facilitates effective charge transfer and electron injection into the TiO 2 semiconductor, resulting in high photocurrent generation and achieving power conversion efficiencies (PCEs) exceeding 10%. [26][27][28] The black dye, on the other hand, possesses an extended π-conjugated system, leading to enhanced light-harvesting capabilities and allowing for the utilization of a wider range of solar irradiation. [29,30] Despite their impressive performance, there are certain drawbacks associated with ruthenium-based dyes that have spurred the focus on metal-free organic dyes for DSSCs.…”

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Metal‐Free Organic Dyes for NiO‐Based Dye‐Sensitized Solar Cells: Recent Developments and Future Perspectives

Naik,

Elias,

Keremane

et al. 2024

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The increasing global demand for energy and growing environmental concerns emphasize the crucial role of solar energy as a sustainable and nondepletable resource. Solar cells, particularly dye‐sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), have gained prominence due to their efficient conversion of solar power, ecofriendly manufacturing processes, and noteworthy stability. Current research in sustainable energy focuses on transitioning from metal‐based to metal‐free organic materials. Tandem solar cells, combining n‐type and p‐type semiconductors sensitized with diverse photoactive dyes, show potential to surpass thermodynamic limits in photon conversion efficiency. Notably, the exploration of n‐type DSSCs as photoanodes in tandem architectures is promising. However, the absence of efficient p‐type photoactive cathodes remains a significant obstacle. Global research efforts are dedicated to addressing charge recombination issues in NiO‐based devices to enhance the efficiency of p‐type DSSCs. The success of any DSSC hinges on the selection of dyes/sensitizers with suitable anchoring groups, wide absorption in the visible–NIR region, and a high extinction coefficient. This article comprehensively reviews advancements in developing highly efficient p‐type sensitizers, emphasizing their pivotal role in unlocking the full potential of tandem solar cells.

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“…Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), on the other hand, have demonstrated outstanding performances under faint and artificial light conditions, which promotes their indoor applications. 59–61 Since the proof-of-concept of employing POPs in PV reported in 2013, 62 enormous effort has been dedicated to using POPs as the photoactive component. In addition to the incorporation in the photoactive layer, multiple attempts were also made to employ POPs as the hole/electron transporting layer (HTL/ETL), 63–65 which further demonstrated the diversity and feasibility of POPs for PV technologies.…”

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Porous organic polymers in solar cells

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Enhancement of power conversion efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cells for indoor applications by using a highly responsive organic dye and tailoring the thickness of photoactive layer

Cited by 11 publications

References 60 publications

Techno-Economic and Environmental Perspectives of Solar Cell Technologies: A Comprehensive Review

Techno-Economic and Environmental Perspectives of Solar Cell Technologies: A Comprehensive Review

Metal‐Free Organic Dyes for NiO‐Based Dye‐Sensitized Solar Cells: Recent Developments and Future Perspectives

Porous organic polymers in solar cells

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