Recent development in two-dimensional material-based advanced photoanodes for high-performance dye-sensitized solar cells

Surfactant effects on electrochemically durable lead halide perovskite electro-catalysts

“…In addition, halide perovskites are good candidates for the counter electrode in a dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC), which is generally constructed using mesoporous dye-adsorbed titanium oxide (TiO 2 ) as a photoanode, an iodide-based electrolyte, and a platinum (Pt) counter electrode. A DSSC is a very reliable electrochemical system to differentiate the electro-catalytic activities of various types of electro-catalysts on the counter electrode, 21 including metallic-type (e.g., Pt, Au, and alloys), 22 organic-type (e.g., carbons and conducting polymers), 23 inorganic-type (e.g., transition metal carbides/nitrides/oxides/sulfides/selenides), 24,25 and composite-type (e.g., polypyrrole/multiwalled carbon nanotubes, 26 MoSe 2 /multi-walled carbon nanotubes, 26 metal organic framework/PEDOT, 27 Ni/Co/N-doped carbon polyhedron/carbon nanotubes, 28 perovskite oxides, 29 etc.). With decent electrochemical durability, halide perovskites can be expected to outperform traditional Pt as a highly efficient electro-catalyst for multiple electrochemical systems.…”

“…In addition, halide perovskites are good candidates for the counter electrode in a dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC), which is generally constructed using mesoporous dye-adsorbed titanium oxide (TiO 2 ) as a photoanode, an iodide-based electrolyte, and a platinum (Pt) counter electrode. A DSSC is a very reliable electrochemical system to differentiate the electro-catalytic activities of various types of electro-catalysts on the counter electrode, 21 including metallic-type ( e.g. , Pt, Au, and alloys), 22 organic-type ( e.g.…”

Review on Functional Electrolyte, Redox Polymers, and Solar Conversions in 3G Emerging Photovoltaic Technologies: Progress and Outlook

“…The conjugated unit dithienopicenocarbazole is engineered with an electronegative component (F) which produces a shallow energy level in PDTPC-2, causing poor hole mobility with the perovskite layer. In this way, functionalized dye-sensitized solar cell and their versatile structural variation attract the researcher to renovate the solar conversion system. , Selective engineering of materials provides great opportunities in the development of green energy devices. , The progress and outlook of functionalized redox polymers opens the door of the research to develop polymeric HTMs, with functional engineering and energy efficiency of the next generation solar conversion technologies for sustainable development in the future.…”

Insights into the Application of 2D Phosphorene in Dye‐Sensitized Solar Cells

“…[26,[31][32][33] However, the thickness of 2D materials is a crucial factor that limits the photovoltaic performances of these solar cells. [28,34] Another challenge introduced by such materials is the impact of stacking of layers on the electrical conductivity of DSSCs. [34,35] Conversely, another material, 2D phosphorene (known as mono or few-layer black phosphorous (BP)) has also become one of the most popular materials in the last decade due to its outstanding properties.…”

“…[28,34] Another challenge introduced by such materials is the impact of stacking of layers on the electrical conductivity of DSSCs. [34,35] Conversely, another material, 2D phosphorene (known as mono or few-layer black phosphorous (BP)) has also become one of the most popular materials in the last decade due to its outstanding properties. Despite being widely used in various optoelectronic devices, [36][37][38] its application in DSSCs has been very limited [39][40][41][42][43] and reports focusing exclusively on the use of 2D phosphorene in these Grätzel cells are nonexistent to the best of our knowledge.…”