Research and Development Aspects on Chemical Preparation Techniques of Photoanodes for Dye Sensitized Solar Cells

The importance of dye sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) as a low-cost and environmentally friendly photovoltaic (PV) technology has prompted many researchers to improve its efficiency and durability. The realization of these goals is impossible without taking into account the importance of the material...

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Published in:International journal of photoenergy 2014-01, Vol.2014 (2014), p.1-21
Main Authors: Saeedfar, Kasra, Hammadi, F. Y., Alghoul, M. A., Ahmadi, Shideh, Asim, Nilofar, Sopian, Kamaruzzaman
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chemical reactions
Chemical vapor deposition
Criteria
Deposition
Dyes
Gas phases
Photovoltaic cells
Precursors
Protective coatings
R&D
Research & development
Semiconductors
Solar cells
Solar energy
Thin films
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Summary:The importance of dye sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) as a low-cost and environmentally friendly photovoltaic (PV) technology has prompted many researchers to improve its efficiency and durability. The realization of these goals is impossible without taking into account the importance of the materials in DSSCs, so the focus on the preparation/deposition methods is essential. These methods can be either chemical or physical. In this study, the chemical applied methods that utilize chemical reaction to synthesize and deposit the materials are covered and categorized according to their gas phase and liquid phase precursors. Film processing techniques that can be used to enhance the materials' properties postpreparation are also included for further evaluation in this study. However, there is a variety of consideration, and certain criteria must be taken into account when selecting a specific deposition method, due to the fact that the fabrication conditions vary and are unoptimized.
ISSN:1110-662X
1687-529X
DOI:10.1155/2014/518156