Issue 18, 2012

Recent developments in molecule-based organic materials for dye-sensitized solar cells

Abstract

Photoanodes such as TiO2, sensitizers, electrolytes, and photocathodes play important roles in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). Organic materials are often used for these components. This feature article reviews the recent development of organic sensitizers for both n- and p-type DSSCs, with an emphasis on molecular design strategies. This paper also discusses dyes for co-sensitized and tandem DSSCs, and metal-containing and metal-free redox organic mediators. Finally this paper briefly discusses organic materials for counter electrodes. The article provides readers with an overview of new trends in organic materials for DSSCs.

Graphical abstract: Recent developments in molecule-based organic materials for dye-sensitized solar cells

Article information

Article type
Feature Article
Submitted
18 Jan 2012
Accepted
29 Feb 2012
First published
01 Mar 2012

J. Mater. Chem., 2012,22, 8734-8747

Recent developments in molecule-based organic materials for dye-sensitized solar cells

Y. Yen, H. Chou, Y. Chen, C. Hsu and J. T. Lin, J. Mater. Chem., 2012, 22, 8734 DOI: 10.1039/C2JM30362K

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