Plasmonic silver sandwich structured photoanode and reflective counter electrode enhancing power conversion efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cell

Ibrahim, I. A.; Lim, Hong Ngee; Wm, Wan, Norhadayah,; Huang, Nay Ming; Lim, Su Pei; Busayaporn, Wutthikrai; Nakajima, Hideki

doi:10.1016/j.solener.2020.12.055

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“…132,133 The localized surface plasmonic effect induced from Ag will promote the optical absorption of DSSCs and hence stimulate the charge transfer and light-harvesting efficiencies. 134,135 Besides, mirror-like nanocuboidal ceria act as light-harvesting boosters had been utilized to improve the light scattering of photoanode. 136 The nanocuboidal ceria increases the optical path of the incident photons and consequently facilitate better separation of photogenerated charge via inter particles charge transfer.…”

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“…At present, the prevalent approach to enhance light absorption of ZnO/graphene nanocomposite is to intercalate it with silver (Ag) nanoparticles 132,133 . The localized surface plasmonic effect induced from Ag will promote the optical absorption of DSSCs and hence stimulate the charge transfer and light‐harvesting efficiencies 134,135 . Besides, mirror‐like nanocuboidal ceria act as light‐harvesting boosters had been utilized to improve the light scattering of photoanode 136 .…”

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Zinc oxide/graphene nanocomposite as efficient photoelectrode in dye‐sensitized solar cells: Recent advances and future outlook

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Summary Dye‐Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs), also known as Grätzel cells, are a third‐generation photovoltaic technology that has garnered extensive interest due to its simplicity of fabrication, economical, and relatively high power conversion efficiency (PCE). The PCE of the photovoltaic cells is primarily related to the architecture of the cells, as well as the electrodes and electrolyte employed. Using zinc oxide (ZnO) coupled with two‐dimensional graphene as photoelectrode enables efficient charge transfer and minimizes electron–hole recombination in the DSSCs, resulting in improved performance. This review outlines the feasibility and performance enhancement of ZnO/graphene nanocomposite and its derivatives as photoelectrode for DSSCs. The structural features, optical properties, electron transport, and dye interaction of the ZnO/graphene nanocomposite‐based photoelectrode were considered in this review. In addition, the limitations of ZnO/graphene derivatives as photoelectrodes and their solutions were extensively discussed, as well as their prospects. The ZnO/graphene‐based photovoltaic cells exhibit an efficiency of up to 11.5% under different dyes and electrolytes. The recent progress achieved with this photoelectrode, which is a viable substitute for titanium dioxide (TiO2), is also thoroughly reviewed.

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Zinc oxide/graphene nanocomposite as efficient photoelectrode in dye‐sensitized solar cells: Recent advances and future outlook

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“…By considering all these parameters, the PV panel would be able to optimally convert solar energy into usable electricity for a wide range of applications. The power that is harvested from PV cells differs according to the region because the variation in solar insolation and seasons during a given year would greatly affect its performance [22]. To date, a wide variety of solar cells with different characteristics have been fabricated, namely, organic solar cells, perovskite solar cells (PSCs), dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), Cu (In, Ga) Se 2 (CIGS) solar cells, etc.…”

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“…To date, a wide variety of solar cells with different characteristics have been fabricated, namely, organic solar cells, perovskite solar cells (PSCs), dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), Cu (In, Ga) Se 2 (CIGS) solar cells, etc. [7,22,23].…”

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Integrating Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Cells and Supercapacitors for Sustainable Energy Devices: A Review

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Hybrid systems have gained significant attention among researchers and scientists worldwide due to their ability to integrate solar cells and supercapacitors. Subsequently, this has led to rising demands for green energy, miniaturization and mini-electronic wearable devices. These hybrid devices will lead to sustainable energy becoming viable and fossil-fuel-based sources of energy gradually being replaced. A solar photovoltaic (SPV) system is an electronic device that mainly functions to convert photon energy to electrical energy using a solar power source. It has been widely used in developed countries given that they have advanced photovoltaic (PV) technology that reduces dependence on fossil fuels for energy generation. Furthermore, a supercapacitor is an alternative solution for replacing heavy batteries and it is a system with a prominent high power density and a long life cycle. Its unique properties of high capacitance with low voltage limits lead to this highly in-demand material being incorporated into goods and services that are produced by the electrical and electronics industries. It is another option for grid-based power or large batteries. Since supercapacitors have the ability to store huge amounts of energy, they allow for a novel system that integrates supercapacitors with solar cells in which energy generation and energy storage are combined into one system. This paper explores the common materials that are used for solar cells and supercapacitors, the working mechanisms, the effectiveness of the integrated device and the technical challenges that are encountered when refining this device. Hence, this review serves as a guide for choosing the right materials and methods in order to produce an integrated PV solar cell–energy storage device for various applications.

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“…[38] The Au/TiO 2 showed Fermi level stability through electron storage, uplift the Fermi level and increase the photovoltage of the DSSC as in Figure 5 C & D. The localized surface plasmon resonance effect causes the increased light-harvesting capabilities. [39] The Plasmon induced electron generation at nanoparticle/ metal oxide interfaces is shown in figure 6.…”

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Plasmonic Dye‐Sensitized Solar Cells: Fundamentals, Recent Developments, and Future Perspectives

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The rapid depletion of fossil fuel soon would drive us to look for an alternative clean energy resources to meet the global energy demand. Several attempts have been made in recent years to improve the performances of renewable energy devices to achieve higher efficiency and to compete with conventional energy sources. Solar cells have great potential for a sustainable solution to the world energy crisis. The titania (TiO 2 ) is the most frequently used photoanode in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC) but its interfacial defects and restricted optical features lead it to low performance. The advent of Au/ TiO 2 nanocomposite materials as photoanode in DSSC has explored new approaches in the successful optimization of renewable energy devices. The newly invented plasmonic dyesensitized solar cells (PDSSC) also have optimized performance as well as reduced adverse effects. The fabrication of nanostructured composites with the inclusion of metallic nanoparticles is very helpful to increase the light scattering by plasmonic effects. The PDSSC facilitates the electronic transport by reducing the electron-hole recombination rates due to the surface plasmon resonance effect of gold nanoparticles anchored with titania that's why these types of cells achieved maximum attention in the current era. In this review, fundamentals, recent developments, and future perspectives of PDSSC have been discussed.

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Plasmonic silver sandwich structured photoanode and reflective counter electrode enhancing power conversion efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cell

Cited by 24 publications

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Zinc oxide/graphene nanocomposite as efficient photoelectrode in dye‐sensitized solar cells: Recent advances and future outlook

Integrating Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Cells and Supercapacitors for Sustainable Energy Devices: A Review

Plasmonic Dye‐Sensitized Solar Cells: Fundamentals, Recent Developments, and Future Perspectives

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