研究目的
Investigating the use of white painting pigment as a low-cost light scattering material for bilayer photoelectrodes of dye-sensitized solar cells to enhance their power conversion efficiency.
研究成果
The use of low-cost white painting pigment as a light scattering material in DSCs improved the overall power conversion efficiency from 3.25% to 4.00%. The pigment, primarily composed of rutile phase TiO2, demonstrated high reflectance, contributing to enhanced current density. This approach offers a cost-effective method to increase DSC efficiency, potentially reducing the cost of solar electricity generation.
研究不足
The study does not explore the long-term stability or durability of DSCs with the white pigment scattering layer under real-world conditions. Additionally, the scalability of the fabrication process using this low-cost material is not addressed.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study involved the preparation of bilayer photoelectrodes for DSCs using white pigment (DuPont R902+) as a light scattering material. The structural analysis of the white pigment was conducted using XRD, and the surface morphology was examined with an atomic force microscope. The light scattering ability was evaluated by comparing transmittance measurements. Photovoltaic performances of DSCs with and without the scattering layer were tested under simulated sunlight.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO)-glass substrates, TiO2 paste, Ruthenium based sensitizer (N-719), liquid electrolyte, and platinum precursor were used. The white pigment was obtained from a painting industry.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
X-ray diffractometer, atomic force microscope (Multimode SPM, Veeco Metrology Group), Abet SunLite Solar Simulator 11002, and various chemicals including TiO2 paste, N-719 dye, and Platisol T.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Photoelectrodes were prepared by doctorblading TiO2 paste onto FTO-glass substrates, sintering, and dye sensitization. Bilayer structures were created by adding a scattering layer. DSCs were assembled with counter electrodes and liquid electrolyte, then tested under simulated light.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Photovoltaic parameters (Jsc, Voc, FF, ?) were measured and compared between DSCs with and without the scattering layer. Transmittance and reflectance properties were analyzed to evaluate light scattering efficiency.
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