Use of natural dyes for the fabrication of dye-sensitized solar cell: a review

• Autorzy: Bhargava Cherry , Sharma Pardeep Kumar

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.24425/bpasts.2021.139319

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The increasing concern for worldwide energy production is the result of global industrialization and decreasing energy resources. Despite the cost factor, solar energy continues to become more popular due to its long-term nature as a resource and growing conversion efficiency. A dye-sensitized solar cell converts visible light into electricity. The efficient use of dye as a sensitizer is the critical factor in enhancing the performance of the dye-sensitized solar cell. Natural dyes are found in abundance in leaves, flower petals, roots, and other natural resources. Due to the advantages of natural dyes such as cost-effectiveness, the simpler extraction process, and being environmentally friendly, etc., researchers are working extensively to replace synthetic dyes with natural ones. This paper highlights the various types of natural dyes and their effect on the efficiency of the dye-sensitized solar cell.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

DSSC; dye-sensitized solar cell; efficiency; natural dye; performance; synthetic dye

PL

ogniwo słoneczne uczulane barwnikiem; wydajność; barwnik naturalny; barwnik syntetyczny

• Wydawca: Polska Akademia Nauk, Wydział IV Nauk Technicznych
• Czasopismo: Bulletin of the Polish Academy of Sciences. Technical Sciences
• Rocznik: 2021
• Tom: Vol. 69, nr 6
• Strony: art. no. e139319
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 127, il., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Bhargava Cherry

• Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, Maharashtra, India-412115

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0847-4780

autor

Sharma Pardeep Kumar

• Stratjuris Partners, Westport, Baner, Pune, Maharashtra, India-411045

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9191-2731

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