Advancing beyond current generation dye-sensitized solar cells

Thomas W. Hamann; Rebecca A. Jensen; Alex B.F. Martinson; Hal Van Ryswyk; Joseph T. Hupp

doi:10.1039/b809672d

Advancing beyond current generation dye-sensitized solar cells

Thomas W. Hamann, Rebecca A. Jensen, Alex B.F. Martinson, Hal Van Ryswyk, Joseph T. Hupp

Chemistry

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Abstract

The most efficient dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) have had essentially the same configuration (nanoparticle TiO₂ sensitized with [Ru(4,4′-dicarboxy-2,2′-bipyridine)₂(NCS)₂] in contact with I₃^-/I^-) for the last 17 years. In this article we outline the strategies for improving each of the three major photo-relevant components of a DSSC, review literature reports consistent with these strategies and suggest future directions. Finally we explore the potential of future generation DSSCs for advancing energy-conversion performance.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	66-78
Number of pages	13
Journal	Energy and Environmental Science
Volume	1
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1039/b809672d
State	Published - Dec 1 2008

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Environmental Chemistry
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
Nuclear Energy and Engineering
Pollution

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