Mesoporous Titania-Vertical Nanorod Films With Interfacial Engineering For High Performance Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells
Working electrode (WE) fabrication offers significant challenges in terms of achieving high-efficiency dye-sensitized solar cells (DSCs). We have combined the beneficial effects of vertical nanorods grown on conducting glass substrate for charge transport and mesoporous particles for dye loading and...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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IOP Publishing Ltd
2015
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| Online Access: | http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/8604/ http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/8604/ http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/8604/ http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/8604/1/fist-2015-rajan-Mesoporous%20Titania-Vertical-abs.pdf |
| Summary: | Working electrode (WE) fabrication offers significant challenges in terms of achieving high-efficiency dye-sensitized solar cells (DSCs). We have combined the beneficial effects of vertical nanorods grown on conducting glass substrate for charge transport and mesoporous particles for dye loading and have achieved a high photoconversion efficiency of (η) > 11% with an internal quantum efficiency of ~93% in electrode films of thickness ~7 ± 0.5 μm. Controlling the interface between the vertical nanorods and the mesoporous film is a crucial step in attaining high η. We identify three parameters, viz., large surface area of nanoparticles, increased light scattering of the nanorod�nanoparticle layer, and superior charge transport of nanorods, that simultaneously contribute to the improved photovoltaic performance of the WE developed. |
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