Issue 9, 2012

Novel nanostructures for next generation dye-sensitized solar cells

Abstract

Herein, we review our latest advancements in nanostructured photoanodes for next generation photovoltaics in general and dye-sensitized solar cells in particular. Bottom-up self-assembly techniques are developed to fabricate large-area 3D nanostructures that enable enhanced charge extraction and light harvesting through optical scattering or photonic crystal effects to improve photocurrent, photovoltage and fill factor. Using generalized techniques to fabricate specialized nanostructures enables specific optoelectronic and physical characteristics like conduction, charge extraction, injection, recombination and light harvesting but also helps improve mechanical flexibility and long-term stability in low cost materials.

Graphical abstract: Novel nanostructures for next generation dye-sensitized solar cells

Article information

Article type
Perspective
Submitted
21 Nov 2011
Accepted
18 Jan 2012
First published
18 Jan 2012

Energy Environ. Sci., 2012,5, 8506-8516

Novel nanostructures for next generation dye-sensitized solar cells

N. Tétreault and M. Grätzel, Energy Environ. Sci., 2012, 5, 8506 DOI: 10.1039/C2EE03242B

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