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Effects of the morphology of nanostructured ZnO films on the efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cells

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  • Giannouli, M.
  • Spiliopoulou, F.

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The main aim of this work was to examine the physical characteristics of nanostructured thin films used in dye-sensitized solar cells. Parameters such as the thickness and the morphology of the films were investigated, as these factors greatly affect the efficiency and the stability of dye-sensitized solar cells. To this aim, nanostructured ZnO films of varying thickness (from 2 to 17 μm) were prepared and sensitized with simple organic dyes, such as the dye molecules Bengal Rose and Rhodamine B.

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  • Giannouli, M. & Spiliopoulou, F., 2012. "Effects of the morphology of nanostructured ZnO films on the efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cells," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 41(C), pages 115-122.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:41:y:2012:i:c:p:115-122
    DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2011.10.010
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    3. Sugathan, Vipinraj & John, Elsa & Sudhakar, K., 2015. "Recent improvements in dye sensitized solar cells: A review," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 52(C), pages 54-64.

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