Issue 20, 2008

Ionic liquid electrolytes for dye-sensitized solar cells

Abstract

The potential of room-temperature molten salts (ionic liquids) as solvents for electrolytes for dye-sensitized solar cells has been investigated during the last decade. The non-volatility, good solvent properties and high electrochemical stability of ionic liquids make them attractive solvents in contrast to volatile organic solvents. Despite this, the relatively high viscosity of ionic liquids leads to mass-transport limitations. Here we review recent developments in the application of different ionic liquids as solvents or components of liquid and quasi-solid electrolytes for dye-sensitized solar cells.

Graphical abstract: Ionic liquid electrolytes for dye-sensitized solar cells

Article information

Article type
Perspective
Submitted
31 Oct 2007
Accepted
07 Feb 2008
First published
18 Mar 2008

Dalton Trans., 2008, 2655-2666

Ionic liquid electrolytes for dye-sensitized solar cells

M. Gorlov and L. Kloo, Dalton Trans., 2008, 2655 DOI: 10.1039/B716419J

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