Exploration on polypropylene carbonate polymer for gel polymer electrolyte preparation and dye‐sensitized solar cell application

Farhana, Nur; Khanmirzaei, M. H.; Ramesh, S.

doi:10.1002/app.45091

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“…Among the various electrolytes, the polymer electrolytes are the most extensively investigated systems. 10,76,[77][78][79] In recent years, the scientific community has turned its efforts in the direction of aqueous electrolytes; by means of DSSCs fabricated with water-based electrolytes, reduced costs, non-flammability, reduced volatility and improved environmental compatibility could be easily achieved. [80][81][82][83][84] Solid hole conductors capable of transporting charge and regenerating the dye, such as spiro-MeOTAD, can be used as charge mediators in DSSCs.…”

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Counter electrodes in dye-sensitized solar cells

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Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) are regarded as prospective solar cells for the next generation of photovoltaic technologies and have become research hotspots in the PV field. The counter electrode, as a crucial component of DSSCs, collects electrons from the external circuit and catalyzes the redox reduction in the electrolyte, which has a significant influence on the photovoltaic performance, long-term stability and cost of the devices. Solar cells, dye-sensitized solar cells, as well as the structure, principle, preparation and characterization of counter electrodes are mentioned in the introduction section. The next six sections discuss the counter electrodes based on transparency and flexibility, metals and alloys, carbon materials, conductive polymers, transition metal compounds, and hybrids, respectively. The special features and performance, advantages and disadvantages, preparation, characterization, mechanisms, important events and development histories of various counter electrodes are presented. In the eighth section, the development of counter electrodes is summarized with an outlook. This article panoramically reviews the counter electrodes in DSSCs, which is of great significance for enhancing the development levels of DSSCs and other photoelectrochemical devices.

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Counter electrodes in dye-sensitized solar cells

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“…We confirmed that with the addition of more salt into the host polymer, more free ions existed in the GPE samples, and this could lead to an enhancement in their σ. These results were in line with previous researchers’ results, where σ increased to a certain maximum range as the concentration of salt was increased …”

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“…These results were in line with previous researchers' results, where σ increased to a certain maximum range as the concentration of salt was increased. 26,29 The σ values of the developed GPE samples at different temperatures, ranging from 30 to 100 C (from 303 to 373 K), were obtained, and the temperature-dependent σ was also studied. The values of σ of the GPE samples with different concentrations of NaI were recorded and are plotted in Figure 3.…”

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Polyacrylonitrile–poly(1‐vinyl pyrrolidone‐co‐vinyl acetate) blend based gel polymer electrolytes incorporated with sodium iodide salt for dye‐sensitized solar cell applications

Saidi

Omar

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J of Applied Polymer Sci

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New gel polymer electrolytes (GPEs) were prepared via the blending of a polyacrylonitrile polymer and a poly(1‐vinyl pyrrolidone‐co‐vinyl acetate) copolymer. The sodium iodide (NaI) salt concentration was varied for each GPE sample. From ionic conductivity (σ) studies, we observed that the sample with a 40 wt % NaI salt content (N40) showed the highest σ of 3.54 × 10−3 ± 0.05 S/cm at room temperature, and all of the GPE samples obeyed Arrhenius behavior. The dielectric properties of the GPE samples were also analyzed to study the electrical polarization of the materials. The developed GPE samples were also characterized with X‐ray diffraction and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. We also then used the developed GPE samples for the fabrication of dye‐sensitized solar cells by sandwiching them between a photoanode and Pt counter electrode for photovoltaic studies. The highest photovoltaic performance was achieved by N40, with an efficiency of 3.04%. © 2019 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2019, 136, 47810.

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“…Consequently, PPC‐based polymer electrolyte could be considered as a promising candidate for lithium‐ion battery application . Similarly, electrospun PPC/poly(vinylidene fluoride) and PPC/sodium iodide gel polymer electrolytes were used for LIBs application …”

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“…[126] Similarly, electrospun PPC/poly(vinylidene fluoride) and PPC/ sodium iodide gel polymer electrolytes were used for LIBs application. [127,128] Poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) is the most investigated solid polymer electrolyte (SPE) in LIBs. [129] However, it has a low ionic conductivity at room temperature, narrow electrochemical window, and poor mechanical properties which restrict its practical application in LIBs.…”

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Carbon Dioxide–Derived Poly(propylene carbonate) as a Matrix for Composites and Nanocomposites: Performances and Applications

Muthuraj

Mekonnen

2018

Macro Materials & Eng

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The conversion of CO2 into polymers such as poly(propylene carbonate) (PPC) can contribute to the reduction of dependence on fossil fuel resourced polymers. PPC is a polymer synthesized from the catalyzed copolymerization between CO2 and propylene oxide. The global demand for renewable and biodegradable polymers coupled with the recent success in catalysis for the copolymerization of CO2 with epoxides has paved the way for an increased interest and growth in PPC polymers. On the contrary, the extensive utilization of PPC in many applications is still challenging due to its poor thermal stability, mechanical strength, and dimensional stability. Thus, many research efforts currently focus on improving these limitations. On the other hand, polymer processing and application development efforts have continued to utilize the existing PPC. This article presents a comprehensive review of PPC polymer as a matrix component of polymer composites and nanocomposites. Progress in current research on PPC‐based material applications, including industrial packaging, electromagnetic shielding, energy storage, and biomedical applications are included. A critical review of the biodegradability, compostability, and overall sustainability of PPC is also conducted. Finally, challenges that limit the extensive use of such materials, and future research and development directions are highlighted.

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Exploration on polypropylene carbonate polymer for gel polymer electrolyte preparation and dye‐sensitized solar cell application

Cited by 20 publications

References 22 publications

Counter electrodes in dye-sensitized solar cells

Counter electrodes in dye-sensitized solar cells

Polyacrylonitrile–poly(1‐vinyl pyrrolidone‐co‐vinyl acetate) blend based gel polymer electrolytes incorporated with sodium iodide salt for dye‐sensitized solar cell applications

Carbon Dioxide–Derived Poly(propylene carbonate) as a Matrix for Composites and Nanocomposites: Performances and Applications

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