研究目的
Investigating the use of TiO2 photoanodes and natural dyes (Allamanda Blanchetti and Allamanda Cathartica) as sensitizers in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC) to enhance solar energy conversion efficiency.
研究成果
TiO2 photoanodes sensitized with natural dyes from Allamanda Blanchetti and Allamanda Cathartica were successfully fabricated and characterized. AB sensitized TiO2 showed higher efficiency (1.16%) compared to AC sensitized TiO2 (0.30%). The study demonstrates the potential of natural dyes in DSSCs but highlights the need for improving dye stability and efficiency.
研究不足
The study is limited to the use of specific natural dyes (Allamanda Blanchetti and Allamanda Cathartica) and TiO2 photoanodes. The efficiency of DSSC is relatively low compared to synthetic dyes. The photodamage due to shorter lifetime of the dye is a limitation for AC sensitized TiO2.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
TiO2 nanoparticles were synthesized by sol–gel technique and a thin film was formed on the FTO substrate by Doctor Blade technique. The photoanodes were annealed at different temperatures (400, 500, and 600 °C). Natural dyes were extracted from Allamanda Blanchetti and Allamanda Cathartica flowers. DSSCs were fabricated using these photoanodes and dyes.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Fresh flowers of Allamanda Blanchetti and Allamanda Cathartica were used for dye extraction. TiO2 nanoparticles were synthesized and characterized.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Titanium tetra isopropoxide, isopropanol, nitric acid, FTO substrate, Triton X-100, acetylacetone, ethanol, lithium iodide, iodine, acetonitrile, chloroplatinic acid.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Synthesis of TiO2 nanoparticles, preparation of TiO2 paste, coating on FTO substrate, annealing, dye extraction, fabrication of DSSC, characterization by XRD, UV–DRS, PL, FESEM, EDS, FTIR, EIS, and J–V measurements.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
XRD for structural analysis, UV–DRS for optical properties, PL for emission characteristics, FESEM and EDS for morphology and elemental analysis, FTIR for functional groups, EIS for charge transfer resistance, J–V for efficiency measurement.
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