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Review on nanostructured photoelectrodes for next generation dye-sensitized solar cells

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  • Maçaira, José
  • Andrade, Luísa
  • Mendes, Adélio

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This work reviews the state-of-the-art nanostructured photoelectrodes for use in dye-sensitized solar cells. The influence of the photoelectrode structure in the DSC performance is analyzed. The nanostructured photoelectrodes can be classified into: (1) nanoparticles with high surface areas for efficient dye loading; (2) 1D nanostructures such as nanotubes and nanowires that offer direct electron transport pathways towards the collecting substrate; (3) 3D hierarchically ordered photoelectrodes that combine large pores for efficient electrolyte diffusion, large particles for effective light scattering but also small particles needed to achieve high surface areas; (4) 3D template-based techniques that create highly conductive macroporous scaffolds to produce structures with different length scales for electrolyte diffusion (macro and mesopores) and dye loading (micro and nanopores); and finally (5) hybrid TiO2/graphene nanostructures able to suppress electron recombination in the semiconductor/electrolyte interface, increasing the electron mobility and extraction and also able to enhance light absorption, ultimately increasing the DSC performance.

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  • Maçaira, José & Andrade, Luísa & Mendes, Adélio, 2013. "Review on nanostructured photoelectrodes for next generation dye-sensitized solar cells," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 27(C), pages 334-349.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:rensus:v:27:y:2013:i:c:p:334-349
    DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2013.07.011
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