A stable gel electrolyte based on poly butyl acrylate (PBA)-co-poly acrylonitrile (PAN) for solid-state dye-sensitized solar cells

Shah, Deb Kumar; Son, You-Hyun; Lee, Ha-Ryeon; Akhtar, M. Shaheer; Kim, Chong Yeal; Yang, O‐Bong

doi:10.1016/j.cplett.2020.137756

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“…In addition, when compared to the liquid electrolyte, a negligible difference of 0.02% in favour of the liquid electrolyte was obtained. The influence of the effect of different amounts of copolymer on the photovoltaic performance obtained was studied by D. Kumar Shah et al [ 36 ]. It was found that the addition of 7 wt.% PAN-co-PBA was the most beneficial, which caused a significant increase in both V oc (646 mV), J sc (13.16 mA/cm 2 ), and PCE (5.23%).…”

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“…Currently, DSSCs containing a liquid electrolyte containing redox pair are very widely used; however, due to quite significant limitations resulting from the use of a liquid electrolyte, quasi-solid state DSSCs (qs-DSSCs) and solid-state DSSCs (ss-DSSC) are being developed. The polymers used include polyacrylonitrile (PAN), polyethylene oxide (PEO) or poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) [ 34 , 35 , 36 ]. The last layer forming the DSSC is the counter-electrode, which is now often made of polymeric materials or composites thereof.…”

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Polymers in High-Efficiency Solar Cells: The Latest Reports

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Third-generation solar cells, including dye-sensitized solar cells, bulk-heterojunction solar cells, and perovskite solar cells, are being intensively researched to obtain high efficiencies in converting solar energy into electricity. However, it is also important to note their stability over time and the devices’ thermal or operating temperature range. Today’s widely used polymeric materials are also used at various stages of the preparation of the complete device—it is worth mentioning that in dye-sensitized solar cells, suitable polymers can be used as flexible substrates counter-electrodes, gel electrolytes, and even dyes. In the case of bulk-heterojunction solar cells, they are used primarily as donor materials; however, there are reports in the literature of their use as acceptors. In perovskite devices, they are used as additives to improve the morphology of the perovskite, mainly as hole transport materials and also as additives to electron transport layers. Polymers, thanks to their numerous advantages, such as the possibility of practically any modification of their chemical structure and thus their physical and chemical properties, are increasingly used in devices that convert solar radiation into electrical energy, which is presented in this paper.

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“…From the beginning of polymeric electrolyte application in DSSCs, synthetic polymers have been used extensively in pristine, mixed, and composite forms including nanocomposites of many inorganic additives. ,− Some of the most commonly used synthetic polymers for the preparation of electrolytes are poly(ethylene oxide), ,,− ,− poly(propylene oxide), − poly(acrylonitrile), − poly(butyl acrylate), , poly(methyl methacrylate), poly(vinyl chloride), , poly(vinyl pyrrolidinone), − poly(vinylidene fluoride), − and poly(vinylidene fluoride-hexafluoropropylene). − However, as these polymers are synthetically manufactured and not ecofriendly, recently much attention has been given to the possible application of biopolymers in DSSCs. Among many biopolymers, polysaccharides like cellulose, − carrageenan, ,− agarose, ,−…”

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Biopolymer-Based Electrolytes for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells: A Critical Review

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Continual escalation of our world population demands a vast and safe energy supply, the majority of which has been produced by fossil fuel sources. However, because of the huge energy demand, exponential depletion of these nonrenewable energy sources is inescapable and forthcoming in the coming century. Hence, utilization of renewable energy such as solar energy has gained attention because of its direct conversion of light energy into electrical power without any harmful environmental impacts. Solar energy has been harvested by different types of solar cells varying from inorganic to organic to the combination of both. Among them, the dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) with a biopolymer-based electrolyte has gained enormous consideration from researchers because of its sustainability, abundance of available raw material, low production cost, and easy production in addition to the low volatilization of electrolytes compared to liquid state electrolytes. This review aims to give an overview of the recent inputs in the development of biopolymer-based DSSCs. The performance of the biopolymers as electrolytes in DSSCs will be critically reviewed based on the physicochemical properties of the biopolymers. Key technical challenges and future research areas for the advancement of biopolymer-based DSSCs are also discussed.

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“…Modifications in the physical features of photovoltaic devices lead to improvement in the efficiency of a solar cell [1][2][3]. In CdTe/CdS solar cells, a metal layer with the work function ≥5.7 eV is needed to achieve a low contact resistance for proper functionality and sustainability.…”

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Numerical Investigation of Graphene as a Back Surface Field Layer on the Performance of Cadmium Telluride Solar Cell

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This paper numerically explores the possibility of ultrathin layering and high efficiency of graphene as a back surface field (BSF) based on a CdTe solar cell by Personal computer one-dimensional (PC1D) simulation. CdTe solar cells have been characterized and studied by varying the carrier lifetime, doping concentration, thickness, and bandgap of the graphene layer. With simulation results, the highest short-circuit current (Isc = 2.09 A), power conversion efficiency (h = 15%), and quantum efficiency (QE ~ 85%) were achieved at a carrier lifetime of 1 × 103 ms and a doping concentration of 1 × 1017 cm−3 of graphene as a BSF layer-based CdTe solar cell. The thickness of the graphene BSF layer (1 mm) was proven the ultrathin, optimal, and obtainable for the fabrication of high-performance CdTe solar cells, confirming the suitability of graphene material as a BSF. This simulation confirmed that a CdTe solar cell with the proposed graphene as the BSF layer might be highly efficient with optimized parameters for fabrication.

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A stable gel electrolyte based on poly butyl acrylate (PBA)-co-poly acrylonitrile (PAN) for solid-state dye-sensitized solar cells

Cited by 27 publications

References 42 publications

Polymers in High-Efficiency Solar Cells: The Latest Reports

Polymers in High-Efficiency Solar Cells: The Latest Reports

Biopolymer-Based Electrolytes for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells: A Critical Review

Numerical Investigation of Graphene as a Back Surface Field Layer on the Performance of Cadmium Telluride Solar Cell

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