A highly stable and efficient quasi solid state dye sensitized solar cell based on Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)/Carbon black (CB) polymer gel electrolyte with improved open circuit voltage

Mohan, K.; Dolui, Swapnil; Nath, Bikash Chandra; Bora, Anindita; Sharma, Shyamalima; Dolui, Swapan Kumar

doi:10.1016/j.electacta.2017.06.062

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“…First, in the spectrum of the TiO 2 nanoparticle, the Ti-O-Ti peak of TiO 2 was observed broadly at 500–800 cm −1 [ 54 ]. In the spectrum of the PMMA polymer microparticle, C-H stretching vibration peaks were observed at 2951 and 2998 cm −1 , and C=O carbonyl peaks were observed at 1728 and 1145 cm −1 [ 55 ]. Meanwhile, in the spectrum of the organic-inorganic hybrid particle (NPP@T1), the characteristic peaks of both T1 and NPP particles were observed.…”

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Highly Scattering Hierarchical Porous Polymer Microspheres with a High-Refractive Index Inorganic Surface for a Soft-Focus Effect

Yoon

Lee²,

Lee³

et al. 2020

Polymers

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Functional light scattering materials have received considerable attention in various fields including cosmetics and optics. However, a conventional approach based on optically active inorganic materials requires considerable synthetic effort and complicated dispersion processes for special refractive materials. Here, we report a simple and effective fabrication strategy for highly scattering hierarchical porous polymer microspheres with a high-refractive index inorganic surface that mitigates the disadvantages of inorganic materials, producing organic-inorganic hybrid particles with an excellent soft-focus effect. Hierarchical organic-inorganic hybrid particles were synthesized using the simple physical mixing of porous poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) microparticles with different pore sizes and regularities as the organic core and titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles with different particle sizes as the inorganic shell. The polar noncovalent interactions between polar PMMA microspheres and the polar surface of TiO2 nanoparticles could induce the hierarchical core-shell structure of hybrid particles. The synthesized hybrid particles had increased diffuse reflectance properties of up to 160% compared with single inorganic particles. In addition, the light scattering efficiency and soft-focus effect could be increased further, depending on the size of the TiO2 nanoparticles and the pore characteristics of the PMMA microspheres. The proposed study can provide a facile and versatile way to improve the light scattering performance for potential cosmetics.

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Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Highly Scattering Hierarchical Porous Polymer Microspheres with a High-Refractive Index Inorganic Surface for a Soft-Focus Effect

Yoon

Lee²,

Lee³

et al. 2020

Polymers

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“…The resulting gel polymer electrolytes can be further classified according their formation mechanism, as either thermoplastic (for physical cross-linking) or thermosetting (for chemical cross-linking) [211,212,213]. A liquid electrolyte containing a polymeric matrix can be solidified by inorganic or organic gelators (e.g., SiO 2 , TiO 2 , nano-clay powder, carbon-based materials), which results in a composite polymer electrolyte [214,215,216,217,218]. A quasi-solid ionic liquid electrolyte can be prepared by adding a gelator, such as a polymer matrix or inorganic nanoparticles, to the ionic liquid electrolyte [219,220,221].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…A liquid electrolyte containing a polymeric matrix can be solidified by inorganic or organic gelators (e.g., SiO 2 , TiO 2 , nano-clay powder, carbon-based materials), which results in a composite polymer electrolyte [214,215,216,217,218].…”

Section: Electrolytes For Dsscsmentioning

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Progress on Electrolytes Development in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

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Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) have been intensely researched for more than two decades. Electrolyte formulations are one of the bottlenecks to their successful commercialization, since these result in trade-offs between the photovoltaic performance and long-term performance stability. The corrosive nature of the redox shuttles in the electrolytes is an additional limitation for industrial-scale production of DSSCs, especially with low cost metallic electrodes. Numerous electrolyte formulations have been developed and tested in various DSSC configurations to address the aforementioned challenges. Here, we comprehensively review the progress on the development and application of electrolytes for DSSCs. We particularly focus on the improvements that have been made in different types of electrolytes, which result in enhanced photovoltaic performance and long-term device stability of DSSCs. Several recently introduced electrolyte materials are reviewed, and the role of electrolytes in different DSSC device designs is critically assessed. To sum up, we provide an overview of recent trends in research on electrolytes for DSSCs and highlight the advantages and limitations of recently reported novel electrolyte compositions for producing low-cost and industrially scalable solar cell technology.

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“…The storage modulus decreased at the CB percolation threshold. Mohan et al 47 developed polymer gel electrolyte using PMMA and CB filler via solution method. The electrolyte revealed good stability in dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC).…”

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Emerging trends in poly(methyl methacrylate) containing carbonaceous reinforcements—Carbon nanotube, carbon black, and carbon fiber

Kausar

2020

Journal of Plastic Film & Sheeting

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Poly(methyl methacrylate) is an important acrylic thermoplastic polymer. Poly(methyl methacrylate) is a transparent and rigid synthetic plastic. There has been growing interest in developing high performance poly(methyl methacrylate)-based nanocomposites. This article reviews a few important poly(methyl methacrylate)-based nanocomposites and composites. An extended account of the poly(methyl methacrylate) nanocomposites with carbonaceous nanofillers and fillers is given. The physical properties and how to manufacture poly(methyl methacrylate)/carbon nanotube, poly(methyl methacrylate)/carbon black, and poly(methyl methacrylate)/carbon fiber materials are appraised. The research so far shows that the mechanical, thermal, conducting, and microstructural performances improved compared with pure poly(methyl methacrylate). In order to further enhance the poly(methyl methacrylate) material performance, chemically modifying the carbonaceous fillers and chemical affinity with the polymer matrix are necessary. The main challenges here are to obtain well-dispersed, aligned, and easily processable poly(methyl methacrylate)-based composites. Poly(methyl methacrylate)-based nanocomposite applications are also reviewed in an attempt to facilitate progress in this emerging area. These materials are potential candidates in electromagnetic interference shielding, gas sensors, separation membranes, tissue engineering, and drug delivery applications.

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A highly stable and efficient quasi solid state dye sensitized solar cell based on Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)/Carbon black (CB) polymer gel electrolyte with improved open circuit voltage

Cited by 27 publications

References 55 publications

Highly Scattering Hierarchical Porous Polymer Microspheres with a High-Refractive Index Inorganic Surface for a Soft-Focus Effect

Highly Scattering Hierarchical Porous Polymer Microspheres with a High-Refractive Index Inorganic Surface for a Soft-Focus Effect

Progress on Electrolytes Development in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

Emerging trends in poly(methyl methacrylate) containing carbonaceous reinforcements—Carbon nanotube, carbon black, and carbon fiber

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