Hysteresis and transient behavior in current–voltage measurements of hybrid-perovskite absorber solar cells
Energy & Environmental Science Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) 7:11 (2014) 3690-3698
Towards long-term photostability of solid-state dye sensitized solar cells
Advanced Energy Materials (2014)
Abstract:
The solid-state dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) was introduced to overcome inherent manufacturing and instability issues of the electrolyte-based DSSC and progress has been made to deliver high photovoltaic efficiencies at low cost. However, despite 15 years research and development, there still remains no clear demonstration of long-term stability. Here, solid-state DSSCs are subjected to the severe aging conditions of continuous illumination at an elevated temperature. A fast deterioration in performance is observed for devices encapsulated in the absence of oxygen. The photovoltaic performance recovers when re-exposed to air. This reversible behavior is attributed to three related processes: i) the creation of light and oxygen sensitive electronic shunting paths between TiO and the top metal electrode, ii) increased recombination at the TiO/organic interface, and iii) the creation of deep electron traps that reduce the photocurrent. The device deterioration is remedied by the formation of an insulating alumino-silicate shell around the TiO nanocrystals, which reduces interfacial recombination, and the introduction of an insulating mesoporous SiO buffer layer between the top electrode and TiO, which acts as a permanent insulating barrier between the TiO and the metal electrode, preventing shunting. © 2014 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim.Fast electron trapping in anodized TiO2 nanotubes
International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves, IRMMW-THz (2013)
Abstract:
We studied charge transport in anodized TiO2 nanotubes in the context of their application in dye-sensitized solar cells. Optical-pump-THz- probe spectroscopy revealed short free carrier lifetimes of about 15-30 ps, which we attribute to shallow trapping. © 2013 IEEE.Semi-transparent polymer solar cells with excellent sub-bandgap transmission for third generation photovoltaics.
Advanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.) 25:48 (2013) 7020-7026
Abstract:
Semi-transparent organic photovoltaics are of interest for a variety of photovoltaic applications, including solar windows and hybrid tandem photovoltaics. The figure shows a photograph of our semi-transparent solar cell, which has a power conversion efficiency of 5.0%, with an above bandgap transmission of 34% and a sub-bandgap transmission of 81%.Spray Deposition of Silver Nanowire Electrodes for Semitransparent Solid‐State Dye‐Sensitized Solar Cells
Advanced Energy Materials Wiley 3:12 (2013) 1657-1663