Improved performance of dye-sensitized solar cells with surface-treated TiO{sub 2} as a photoelectrode
- Department of Chemistry, Keimyung University, Daegu 704-701 (Korea, Republic of)
- Green Energy Research Division, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), Daegu 711-873 (Korea, Republic of)
We report on the effects of surface-modified TiO{sub 2} on the performance of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). TiO{sub 2} surface was modified with Na{sub 2}CO{sub 3} via a simple dip coating process and the modified TiO{sub 2} was applied to photoelectrodes of DSSCs. By dipping of TiO{sub 2} layer into aqueous Na{sub 2}CO{sub 3} solution, the DSSC showed a power conversion efficiency of 9.98%, compared to that (7.75%) of the reference device without surface treatment. The UV–vis absorption spectra, the impedance spectra and the dark current studies revealed that the increase of all parameters was attributed to the enhanced dye adsorption, the prolonged electron lifetime and the reduced interfacial resistance.
- OSTI ID:
- 22215487
- Journal Information:
- Materials Research Bulletin, Vol. 47, Issue 10; Conference: IFFM2011: 2011 international forum on functional materials, Jeju Island (Korea, Republic of), 28-31 Jul 2011, AFM-2: 2. special symposium on advances in functional materials, Jeju Island (Korea, Republic of), 28-31 Jul 2011; Other Information: Copyright (c) 2012 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, All rights reserved.; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0025-5408
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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