Issue 8, 2009

Nanochemistry aspects of titania in dye-sensitized solar cells

Abstract

We analyze the main nanochemistry factors affecting photovoltaic performance in TiO2 employed as wide bandgap semiconductor in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSCs). What is the best morphology of the oxide? Which processes yield the required structures? Finally, putting the discussion in the context of the rapid evolution of photovoltaic technologies, we argue that new titania nanostructures will form the basic component of second-generation solar modules based on dye solar cells.

Graphical abstract: Nanochemistry aspects of titania in dye-sensitized solar cells

Article information

Article type
Minireview
Submitted
26 Feb 2009
Accepted
15 Apr 2009
First published
27 Apr 2009

Energy Environ. Sci., 2009,2, 838-844

Nanochemistry aspects of titania in dye-sensitized solar cells

M. Pagliaro, G. Palmisano, R. Ciriminna and V. Loddo, Energy Environ. Sci., 2009, 2, 838 DOI: 10.1039/B903030A

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