Using nanodiamond particles in photoanode of dye-sensitised solar cell

In this work, nanodiamond (ND) particles were used as a scattering layer in a photoanode of a dye-sensitised solar cell (DSSC). The thickness of the ND layer was controlled by spin-coating speed. Current–voltage (I–V) test results showed that the thickness of the ND scattering layer is an important...

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Published in:Micro & nano letters 2018-02, Vol.13 (2), p.154-156
Main Authors: Hejazi, Seyyed Mohammad Hossein, Mohandesi, Jamshid Aghazadeh
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
current‐voltage test
diamond
Diamonds
Dye-sensitized solar cells
Dyes
dye‐sensitised solar cell
dye‐sensitised solar cells
electrical conductivity
electrochemical electrodes
elemental semiconductors
nanodiamond particles
nanodiamond scattering layer thickness
nanoparticles
Nanostructure
photoanode
Photoanodes
photoelectrochemistry
Photovoltaic cells
Scattering
Silicon wafers
Spin coating
spin‐coating speed
Thickness
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Summary:In this work, nanodiamond (ND) particles were used as a scattering layer in a photoanode of a dye-sensitised solar cell (DSSC). The thickness of the ND layer was controlled by spin-coating speed. Current–voltage (I–V) test results showed that the thickness of the ND scattering layer is an important factor affecting cell efficiency. The best cell efficiency achieved was 6.16% with a spin-coating speed of 2000 rpm, which was 15% higher than the DSSC without the scattering layer.
ISSN:1750-0443
1750-0443
DOI:10.1049/mnl.2017.0450