Low-cost electrospun WC/C composite nanofiber as a powerful platinum-free counter electrode for dye sensitized solar cell

Jeong, Inyoung; Lee, Jae-Hyuk; Joseph, K. L. Vincent; Lee, Hyung Ik; Kim, Jin Kon; Yoon, Seung Soo; Lee, Jun Young

doi:10.1016/j.nanoen.2014.08.010

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“…The schematic structure and band diagram for DSSC are depicted in Figure 11 [55,56]. For further investigations on DSSC, see various studies given in the literature [50][51][52][55][56][57][58][59].…”

Section: Dye Sensitized Solar Cellsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Building Integrated Photovoltaics: A Concise Description of the Current State of the Art and Possible Research Pathways

Jelle

2015

Energies

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Abstract:Building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) offer an aesthetical, economical and technical solution to integrate solar cells harvesting solar radiation to produce electricity within the climate envelopes of buildings. Photovoltaic (PV) cells may be mounted above or onto the existing or traditional roofing or wall systems. However, BIPV systems replace the outer building envelope skin, i.e., the climate screen, hence serving simultanously as both a climate screen and a power source generating electricity. Thus, BIPV may provide savings in materials and labor, in addition to reducing the electricity costs. Hence, for the BIPV products, in addition to specific requirements put on the solar cell technology, it is of major importance to have satisfactory or strict requirements of rain tightness and durability, where building physical issues like e.g., heat and moisture transport in the building envelope also have to be considered and accounted for. This work, from both a technological and scientific point of view, summarizes briefly the current state-of-the-art of BIPV, including both BIPV foil, tiles, modules and solar cell glazing products, and addresses possible research pathways for BIPV in the years to come.

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Section: Dye Sensitized Solar Cellsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Building Integrated Photovoltaics: A Concise Description of the Current State of the Art and Possible Research Pathways

Jelle

2015

Energies

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“…Electrospinning is a facile and scalable method to fabricate the 1D‐nanoscale fibres. Some examples of TMC nanofibres constructed by electrospinning methods are reported for the applications of LIBs . Typically, a homogeneously mixed solution containing the metal species and the polymers (e.g., PVP, PAN) was first introduced into the single nozzle tip by syringe pump.…”

Section: Controlled Synthesis and Its Structural Advantages In Energymentioning

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Transition Metal Carbide Complex Architectures for Energy‐Related Applications

Meng

Cao

2018

Chemistry A European J

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Transition metal carbides (TMCs), as a family of special interstitial alloys, exhibit novel intrinsic characteristics such as high melting point, high electronic conductivity, excellent mechanical and chemical stability, and good corrosion resistance, and hence have attracted ever-growing attention as promising electrode materials for energy-related applications. In this regard, we give a comprehensive overview of the structural design of transition metal carbide complex architectures and their structure advantages for energy-related applications. After a brief classification, we summarize in detail recent progress in controllable design and synthesis of TMCs with complex nanostructures (e.g., zero-, one-, two-, and three-dimensional, and self-supported electrodes) for electrochemical energy storage and conversion applications including metal-ion batteries, supercapacitors, rechargeable metal-air batteries, fuel cells, and water splitting. Finally, we end this review with some potential challenges and research prospects of TMCs as electrode materials for energy-related applications.

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“…The resulting overall conversion efficiency of hollow activated CNF-based cells is comparable to that of Pt-based cells. To enhance the electrocatalytic activity, some of the teams prepared transition metals/CNFs [198,199,200,201,202] and transition metal carbides/CNFs [203,204]. The overview of electrospun NFs as a counter electrode material of DSSCs is summarized in Table 4.…”

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Electrospinning of Nanofibers for Energy Applications

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With global concerns about the shortage of fossil fuels and environmental issues, the development of efficient and clean energy storage devices has been drastically accelerated. Nanofibers are used widely for energy storage devices due to their high surface areas and porosities. Electrospinning is a versatile and efficient fabrication method for nanofibers. In this review, we mainly focus on the application of electrospun nanofibers on energy storage, such as lithium batteries, fuel cells, dye-sensitized solar cells and supercapacitors. The structure and properties of nanofibers are also summarized systematically. The special morphology of nanofibers prepared by electrospinning is significant to the functional materials for energy storage.

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Low-cost electrospun WC/C composite nanofiber as a powerful platinum-free counter electrode for dye sensitized solar cell

Cited by 80 publications

References 45 publications

Building Integrated Photovoltaics: A Concise Description of the Current State of the Art and Possible Research Pathways

Building Integrated Photovoltaics: A Concise Description of the Current State of the Art and Possible Research Pathways

Transition Metal Carbide Complex Architectures for Energy‐Related Applications

Electrospinning of Nanofibers for Energy Applications

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