MOF-Sensitized Solar Cells Enabled by a Pillared Porphyrin Framework

Spoerke, Erik D.; Small, Leo J.; Foster, Michael E.; Wheeler, Jill; Ullman, Andrew M.; Stavila, Vitalie; Rodriguez, Mark; Allendorf, Mark D.

doi:10.1021/acs.jpcc.6b11251

MOF-Sensitized Solar Cells Enabled by a Pillared Porphyrin Framework

Journal Article · Tue Feb 28 23:00:00 EST 2017 · Journal of Physical Chemistry. C

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpcc.6b11251· OSTI ID:1406370

^[1]; ^[1]; Foster, Michael E. ^[2]; Wheeler, Jill ^[1]; Ullman, Andrew M. ^[2]; Stavila, Vitalie ^[2]; Rodriguez, Mark ^[1]; Allendorf, Mark D. ^[2]

Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-CA), Livermore, CA (United States)

Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are highly ordered, functionally tunable supramolecular materials with the potential to improve dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). Several recent reports have indicated that photocurrent can be generated in Grätzel-type DSSC devices when MOFs are used as the sensitizer. However, the specific role(s) of the incorporated MOFs and the potential influence of residual MOF precursor species on device performance are unclear. Herein, we describe the assembly and characterization of a simplified DSSC platform in which isolated MOF crystals are used as the sensitizer in a planar device architecture. We selected a pillared porphyrin framework (PPF) as the MOF sensitizer, taking particular care to avoid contamination from light-absorbing MOF precursors. Photovoltaic and electrochemical characterization under simulated 1-sun and wavelength-selective illumination revealed photocurrent generation that is clearly ascribable to the PPF MOF. In conclusion, continued refinement of highly versatile MOF structure and chemistry holds promise for dramatic improvements in emerging photovoltaic technologies.

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Research Organization:: Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)

Grant/Contract Number:: AC04-94AL85000

OSTI ID:: 1406370

Report Number(s):: SAND--2017-11246J; 658036

Journal Information:: Journal of Physical Chemistry. C, Journal Name: Journal of Physical Chemistry. C Journal Issue: 9 Vol. 121; ISSN 1932-7447

Publisher:: American Chemical SocietyCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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