研究目的
Investigating the effect of coadsorption of organic acid and organic dyes on photovoltaic performances to reduce dye aggregation in dye-sensitized solar cells.
研究成果
The study concludes that the coadsorption of organic acids reduces dye aggregation but the necessity of coadsorbates depends on the type of TiO2 used in DSSCs. PA TiO2 can maintain effective dye coverage without the need for coadsorbates, suggesting that controlling TiO2 surface properties can be an alternative to adding organic acids to reduce dye aggregation.
研究不足
The study is limited to the specific types of TiO2 nanocrystals (P25 and PA TiO2) and the D149 organic dye. The effect of other types of TiO2 or dyes on dye aggregation and photovoltaic performance was not explored.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study involved the synthesis of {0 1 0}-faceted TiO2 (PA TiO2) and the use of P25 TiO2 as mesoporous nanocrystals. D149 organic dye was used as a sensitizer, and cheno-deoxycholic acid (CDA) was used as a coadsorbate. The effect of coadsorption on photovoltaic performances was scrutinized through adsorption isotherms and photovoltaic measurements.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
TiO2 nanoparticles (P25 and PA TiO2) were used, with D149 dye in a mixed solvent of tert-butyl alcohol/acetonitrile. The dye adsorption experiments were conducted in a concentration range.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
SHIMADZU UV-2450 spectrophotometer for analyzing the supernatant, QUANTACHROME AUTOSORB-1-MP apparatus for specific surface area measurements, and a Hokuto-Denko BAS100B electrochemical analyzer with a YSS-E40 Yamashita Denso solar simulator for photocurrent-voltage (I-V) curves.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Dye adsorption experiments were conducted at room temperature for 24 h. After centrifugation, the supernatant was analyzed. DSSCs were fabricated using screen printing technique and calcined. The dye-loaded electrode was immersed into D149 dye solution and kept at room temperature for around 24 h.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
The amounts of dye adsorbed per g of TiO2 (Q) were calculated using the difference between the initial and the equilibrium dye concentration. The Langmuir equation was used to analyze the adsorption isotherms.
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