Effect of tetrabutylammonium iodide content on PVDF-PMMA polymer blend electrolytes for dye-sensitized solar cells

Theerthagiri, Jayaraman; Senthil, Raja Arumugam; Buraidah, M.H.; Madhavan, Jagannathan; Arof, A. K.

doi:10.1007/s11581-015-1464-5

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“…Consequently, lowering of the Fermi level of TiO 2 is less, resulting in high value of V oc . Similar higher values of V oc with salts of larger cations in the electrolytes have been reported by other researchers …”

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Characterization of PMA–TPAI and PVAc–TPAI solid polymer electrolytes and application in dye‐sensitized solar cell

Azmar

Rozana

Winie

2018

J of Applied Polymer Sci

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Poly(methyl acrylate) (PMA)-tetrapropylammonium iodide (TPAI) and poly(vinyl acetate) (PVAc)-TPAI solid polymer electrolytes were prepared by solution casting method. DSC, FTIR, and conductivity results are reported. TPAI interacts with PMA and PVAc to form PMA-TPAI and PVAc-TPAI complexes. Formation of PMA-TPAI and PVAc-TPAI complexes are supported by the DSC and FTIR studies. Linear relationship for the dependence of glass-transition temperature, T g , on salt concentration allows the estimation of the complexation extent between polymer and salt. A greater extent of complexation for PMA with TPAI is observed and correlated with the FTIR results. The conductivities achieved at 15 wt % of TPAI for PMA and PVAc are 2.6 × 10 −11 and 1.3 × 10 −11 S cm −1 , respectively. Higher dielectric constant and lower T g of PMA result in higher number and mobility of ions, which lead to higher conductivity in accordance with σ = enμ. All-solid-state dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) were assembled with PMA-TPAI and PVAc-TPAI electrolytes. DSSC efficiencies achieved for PMA and PVAc are 2.41% and 2.05%, respectively. Better performance of DSSC with PMA electrolyte is attributed to higher short-circuit current density, J sc , and lower recombination loss. Lower J sc , higher recombination loss, and degradation of counter electrode are the reasons for DSSC degradation.

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confidence: 91%

Characterization of PMA–TPAI and PVAc–TPAI solid polymer electrolytes and application in dye‐sensitized solar cell

Azmar

Rozana

Winie

2018

J of Applied Polymer Sci

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“…It is a multipurpose amorphous thermoplastic polymer that is widely used in optic-electronic instruments like: surface boosted Raman scattering substrates [1], lightweight window [2], solar cells [3] , light-emitting diode [4] and battery [5] because of its significant characteristics such as: its exceptional optical transparency, low-priced, mechanical properties, chemical resistance, and tremendous electrical [6]. Also, PMMA is used commonly in electronic, surgical and dental supplies, as it is characterized by its resistance to several inorganic reagents, acidic and alkaline solutions, non-polar solvents, and aliphatic hydrocarbons [7,8].…”

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Role of Cross-Linking Process on the Performance of PMMA

Albeladi¹,

Al-Romaizan²,

Hussein³

2017

IJBSBE

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In order to encounter the necessities of the application, cross-linking of poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) has been emerged and become an interesting issue, due to the unsatisfied results that result by the neat poly(methyl methacrylate) itself. Numerous facets make cross-linked PMMA superior and preferred than uncross polymer like the enhanced heat performance, the outstanding mechanical properties, its chemical resistance and good abrasion resistance. UV radiation, Cross-linking by free radical, small-molecule cross-linking, and condensation are discoursed concisely in the following review, also the effects of cross-linker on polymer properties are discussed. Importantly, present the review discusses the different important applications of cross-linked PMMA.

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“…Many types of polymers have been applied in the polymer electrolyte systems for DSSCs, including polyacrylonitrile (PAN) [10], poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) [11], polyvinylidene fluoride-poly(methyl methacrylate) (PVDF-PMMA) [12], poly(ethylene oxide)-poly(methyl methacrylate) (poly(ethylene oxide)(PEO)-PMMA) [13], and polyvinyl butyral (PVB) [14], to name a few. These polymers have been mixed with various salts to provide ions for conduction.…”

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Conductivity studies of poly(ethylene oxide)(PEO)/poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) blend gel polymer electrolytes for dye-sensitized solar cells

Tiong

Buraidah

Teo

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Poly(ethylene oxide)(PEO)-poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) blend-based gel polymer electrolytes (GPEs) have been prepared by blending equal weights of PEO and PVA in ethylene carbonate (EC), dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), tetrabutylammonium iodide (TBAI), and iodine crystals (I 2 ). The conductivity, diffusion coefficient, number density, and ion mobility of the electrolytes have been calculated from the impedance data obtained from electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) measurements. The GPE with the composition of 7.02 wt%, PVA, 7.02 wt% PEO, 30.11 wt% ethylene carbonate (EC), 30.11 wt% DMSO, 24.08 wt% TBAI and 1.66 wt% I 2 exhibits the highest conductivity of 5.5 mS cm −1 at room temperature. Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) with configuration fluorine tin oxide (FTO)/titanium dioxide/N3-dye/GPE/platinum/FTO have been fabricated and tested under the white light of intensity 100 mW cm −2 . The DSSC containing the highest conducting GPE exhibits the highest power conversion efficiency, η of 5.36 %.

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Effect of tetrabutylammonium iodide content on PVDF-PMMA polymer blend electrolytes for dye-sensitized solar cells

Cited by 77 publications

References 31 publications

Characterization of PMA–TPAI and PVAc–TPAI solid polymer electrolytes and application in dye‐sensitized solar cell

Characterization of PMA–TPAI and PVAc–TPAI solid polymer electrolytes and application in dye‐sensitized solar cell

Role of Cross-Linking Process on the Performance of PMMA

Conductivity studies of poly(ethylene oxide)(PEO)/poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) blend gel polymer electrolytes for dye-sensitized solar cells

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