Influence of Carbon Nanomaterial Counter Electrode Composition, Dye Selection, and Photoanode Scaffolding on DSSC Performance

TL;DR

This paper investigates how the composition of carbon nanomaterial counter electrodes, dye selection, and photoanode scaffolding influence the performance and efficiency of dye sensitized solar cells (DSSC).

Contribution

It explores the combined effects of nanomaterial composition, dye choice, and scaffolding on DSSC efficiency, offering insights for optimizing solar cell design.

Findings

Carbon nanomaterial composition affects DSSC performance

Dye selection impacts energy conversion efficiency

Photoanode scaffolding influences cell stability and efficiency

Abstract

As technology continues to evolve, the demand for renewable and sustainable energy continues to grow. As the use of renewable energies, specifically photovoltaics, is continually being adopted and incorporate into everyday life, it is evident that a need for an increase in the amount of energy that is derived from these processes is necessary. In the exploration of dye sensitized solar cells (DSSC) a recent and increased involvement in the application of carbon based nanomaterials and the effects of their unique electronic properties is being investigated. Additionally, as the development of DSSC continues to break way, different methods of dye selection and photoanode scaffolding are being researched to ultimately increase the Power Conversion Efficiency (PCE) of these cells.