Dye-sensitized solar cell with the hole collector p-CuSCN deposited from a solution in n-propyl sulphide

A method is devised for the deposition of CuSCN on ruthenium bipyridyl dye coated nanocrystalline TiO 2 films from a solution in n-propyl sulphide. The dye-sensitized solid state photovoltaic cell formed was found to yield higher short-circuit photocurrent, open-circuit voltage and efficiency compar...

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Published in:Solar energy materials and solar cells 2001-09, Vol.69 (2), p.195-199
Main Authors: Kumara, G.R.R.A, Konno, A, Senadeera, G.K.R, Jayaweera, P.V.V, De Silva, D.B.R.A, Tennakone, K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Copper (I) thiocyanate
Copper compounds
Dye sensitization
Dyes
n-propyl sulpide
Nanocrystalline TiO 2
Nanostructured materials
Photocurrents
Photovoltaic cells
Solar collectors
Sulfur compounds
Voltage measurement
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Summary:A method is devised for the deposition of CuSCN on ruthenium bipyridyl dye coated nanocrystalline TiO 2 films from a solution in n-propyl sulphide. The dye-sensitized solid state photovoltaic cell formed was found to yield higher short-circuit photocurrent, open-circuit voltage and efficiency compared to the cells made with CuSCN by other deposition techniques. Factors affecting the stability of the cell are investigated.
ISSN:0927-0248
1879-3398
DOI:10.1016/S0927-0248(01)00027-7