研究目的
To investigate the surface modification of TiO2 incorporated with graphene oxide for dye-sensitized solar cells to resolve the rapid agglomeration of nanoparticles and find the optimum loading content of GO-TiO2 for higher photoconversion efficiency.
研究成果
The composite sample loaded with 0.5 g TiO2 provided the highest photoconversion efficiency (6.86%) due to efficient trapping of photogenerated electrons and reduced electron-hole recombination. Surface grafting of TiO2 with APTES overcame nanoparticle agglomeration, enhancing DSSC efficiency.
研究不足
The study focused on the optimization of GO-TiO2 loading for DSSC efficiency but did not explore the replacement of P25 with self-synthesized TiO2 for potentially higher efficiencies.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study involved amine functionalization of TiO2 nanoparticles using APTES for incorporation with GO to prevent agglomeration. Electrophoretic deposition was used for photoanode fabrication.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
TiO2 nanoparticles were treated with APTES and combined with GO in varying amounts (0.1, 0.5, 1, 1.5, and 2 g).
3:1, 5, 1, 5, and 2 g). List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
3. List of Experimental Equipment and Materials: Materials included graphite flakes, potassium permanganate, sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, hydrogen peroxide, TiO2 powder, APTES, FTO glass slides, N-719 dye, and potassium iodide electrolyte.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
GO was prepared using Hummer's method. TiO2 nanoparticles were amine functionalized and combined with GO. DSSCs were assembled using electrophoretic deposition, and their performance was evaluated.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Characterization techniques included FT-IR, HR-TEM, AFM, XRD, Raman and PL spectra, XPS, UV-DRS, and electrical performance testing with AutoLab PGSTAT204.
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Fluorine doped tin oxide coated glass slide
FTO with surface resistivity of ~7 Ω/sq
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Conductive substrate for the photoanode.
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Di-tetrabutylammonium cis-bis(isothiocyanato)bis(2,2′-bipyridyl-4,4′-dicarboxylato)ruthenium(II)
N-719 dye
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Dye used in DSSCs for light absorption.
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Potassium iodide electrolyte
KI; ≥99%
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Electrolyte used in DSSCs.
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Graphite flakes
<45 μm; ≥99.99%
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Used in the preparation of graphene oxide.
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Potassium permanganate
KMnO4; 97%
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Oxidizing agent in the preparation of graphene oxide.
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Sulfuric acid
H2SO4; 97%
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Used in the preparation of graphene oxide.
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Hydrochloric acid
HCl; 37%
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Used in the preparation of graphene oxide.
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Hydrogen peroxide
H2O2; 30%
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Used to stop the oxidation reaction in the preparation of graphene oxide.
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TiO2 powder
P25; 21 nm; ≥99.5%
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Semiconductor material used in the photoanode of DSSCs.
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(3-aminopropyl)triethoxysilane
APTES; 99%
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Used for amine functionalization of TiO2 nanoparticles.
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