Influence of Coating a TiO2 Electrode with DN-F05 and DN-F05-Ag on the Photovoltaic Performance of DSSC Solar Cells

A DSSC’s performance depends on its working electrode. Since this working electrode functions as an electron carrier, it affects how well DSSC solar cells perform. This study focused on working electrodes that use the dye DN-F05 and the Ag ions in the hybrid dye DN-F05 as a sensitizer. This research...

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Published inApplied sciences Vol. 13; no. 13; p. 7459
Main Authors Supriyanto, Agus, Saputri, Diani Galih, Ahmad, Mohd Khairul Bin, Sutomo, Artono Dwijo, Ramelan, Ari Handono
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Basel MDPI AG 01.07.2023
Subjects
Ag metal
Crystal structure
dye DN-F05
Dyes
Efficiency
Electrical measurement
Electrodes
Electrolytes
Electromagnetic absorption
Energy
Ethanol
Glass substrates
Lasers
Light
Morphology
Photovoltaic cells
Photovoltaics
Radiation
Reagents
Silver
Solar cells
Spectrum analysis
Spin coating
TiO2 (anatase)
Titanium dioxide
X-rays
Japan
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Summary:A DSSC’s performance depends on its working electrode. Since this working electrode functions as an electron carrier, it affects how well DSSC solar cells perform. This study focused on working electrodes that use the dye DN-F05 and the Ag ions in the hybrid dye DN-F05 as a sensitizer. This research was conducted using the spin-coating method. Based on structural, optical, and electrical data, the results obtained were related to each other. It was determined that Ag has a significant influence on DSSC performance, and this discovery was also the main goal of this study. Previous studies have shown that the addition of Ag as a doping agent is an effective strategy for improving chemical and electronic properties. This can be proven through electrical measurements, which have shown an efficiency of 5.33%. However, when a significant amount of Ag is hybridized in the dye DN-F05, it will cause a decrease in DSSC performance due to the accumulation of Ag particles on the semiconductor’s surface, creating a barrier to light absorption and aggregation. This is what led to the selection of a hybrid material (Ag metal), as Ag is unique and offers great potential with respect to boosting solar cells’ performance.
ISSN:2076-3417
2076-3417
DOI:10.3390/app13137459