Stepwise optimizing photovoltaic performance of dye‐sensitized cells made under 50‐lux dim light

Dye‐sensitized cells (DSCs) are promising photovoltaic technology that converts photon energy to electric energy efficiently in direct sunlight and ambient indoor light. While most papers address this triumph by utilizing novel materials such as new sensitizers, new redox couples, or new architectur...

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Published in:Progress in photovoltaics 2021-05, Vol.29 (5), p.533-545
Main Authors: Lu, Man Ning, Su, Tzu‐Sen, Pylnev, Mikhail, Long, Yean‐San, Wu, Teng‐Chun, Tsai, Min‐An, Wei, Tzu‐Chien
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
dim light
Dyes
dye‐sensitized solar cells
energy harvesting
Fluorescence
Iodine
Nanoparticles
Photovoltaic cells
Titanium dioxide
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Summary:Dye‐sensitized cells (DSCs) are promising photovoltaic technology that converts photon energy to electric energy efficiently in direct sunlight and ambient indoor light. While most papers address this triumph by utilizing novel materials such as new sensitizers, new redox couples, or new architecture, herein, we report a different approach, which progressively improves a dim light‐illuminated DSC's performance based on commercially mature materials. Specifically, the thickness of the mesoscopic TiO2 film, the preferred facet of TiO2 nanoparticles, the quality of compact layer, and iodine/iodide concentration are stepwisely optimized based on the consideration of dim light condition. Finally, the conversion efficiency of a DSC under extreme dim of 50‐lux fluorescent light is improved from 2.43% to 14.86%, accordingly. Dim light‐illuminated DSC's performance based on commercially mature materials was progressively improved. Specifically, the thickness of the mesoscopic TiO2 film, the preferred facet of TiO2 nanoparticles, the quality of compact layer and iodine/iodide concentration were stepwisely optimized based on the consideration of dim light condition. Finally, the conversion efficiency of a DSC under extreme dim of 50‐lux fluorescent light is improved from 2.43% to 14.86%, accordingly.
ISSN:1062-7995
1099-159X
DOI:10.1002/pip.3406