Characterization and current-voltage characteristics of solar cells based on the composite of synthesized Sb sub(2)S sub(3) powder with small band gap and natural dye

Recently, we have reported the synthesis and optical and electronic properties of Sb sub(2)S sub(3) nanowires with small band gap. In order to prove that the synthesized nanowires can be considered as a candidate material for solar cells and in order to obtain I-V characteristics, two very simple ce...

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Published in:Environmental progress & sustainable energy 2016-03, Vol.35 (2), p.512-516
Main Authors: Validzic, Ivana Lj, Janosevic, Valentina, Mitric, Miodrag
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Language:English
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Summary:Recently, we have reported the synthesis and optical and electronic properties of Sb sub(2)S sub(3) nanowires with small band gap. In order to prove that the synthesized nanowires can be considered as a candidate material for solar cells and in order to obtain I-V characteristics, two very simple cells based on synthesized Sb sub(2)S sub(3) nanowires/natural dye composite were fabricated. Exponential growth of the I-V curves after illumination revealed that the cells could work as electricity generators. A better current response was observed for the cell made of synthesized powder with smaller band gap. The efficiency of the cells is quite low, but this was an attempt to create a solar cell in order to better understand the properties of the synthesized Sb sub(2)S sub(3) semiconductor and the processes that occur in the cell. copyright 2015 American Institute of Chemical Engineers Environ Prog, 35: 512-516, 2016
ISSN:1944-7442
1944-7450
DOI:10.1002/ep.12221