Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) enrich the solar cells

•Basic principle of CNT-based solar cell is theoretically illustrated.•The recent outcomes on both flat and wire-shaped flexible cells are reviewed.•The potential engineering applications of CNT-based flexible photovoltaic are reported. Over the past two decades, dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) res...

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Published in:Solar energy 2013-10, Vol.96, p.239-252
Main Authors: Yan, J., Uddin, M.J., Dickens, T.J., Okoli, O.I.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Capacitors. Resistors. Filters
Carbon
Chemistry
CNT
Conversion
Direct energy conversion and energy accumulation
Dye-sensitized solar cell
Electrical engineering. Electrical power engineering
Electrical power engineering
Electrocatalysis
Electrochemistry
Energy
Exact sciences and technology
Flexibility
Gain
General and physical chemistry
Integrity
Mechanical properties
Miscellaneous (electroosmosis, electrophoresis, electrochromism, electrocrystallization, ...)
Nanotubes
Natural energy
Photoelectric conversion
Photovoltaic cells
Photovoltaic conversion
PV cells
Solar cells
Solar cells. Photoelectrochemical cells
Solar energy
Sustainability
Sustainable development
Various equipment and components
Wire-shaped cells
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Summary:•Basic principle of CNT-based solar cell is theoretically illustrated.•The recent outcomes on both flat and wire-shaped flexible cells are reviewed.•The potential engineering applications of CNT-based flexible photovoltaic are reported. Over the past two decades, dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) research continues to gain momentum since its low-cost and environmental sustainability provides a good foundation for practical applications. Recently, CNTs have been introduced into DSSCs to take advantage of their lower electrical resistance, flexibility, excellent electrocatalytic activity and mechanical integrity. This paper introduces the principle of carbon-based solar energy conversion and reviews different types of solar cells using incorporated CNTs as electrode materials. This article also reports on CNTs’ outstanding electrocatalytic functions in enhancing wire-shaped solar cells’ photo-energy conversion.
ISSN:0038-092X
1471-1257
DOI:10.1016/j.solener.2013.07.027