Energy Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Oct. 22, 2024
Recent
advances
in
solar
cell
technology
have
been
motivated
by
new
materials
and
inventive
engineering
techniques.
Dye‐sensitized
cells
(DSSCs)
are
becoming
more
widely
recognized
as
a
possible
alternative
for
sustainable
energy.
Optimizing
electrolytes
is
one
of
the
most
important
variables
impacting
their
effectiveness
durability.
The
electrolyte
interface
critical
to
optimize
charge
separation,
ion
transport,
diffusion
ensuring
device
stability
efficiency.
present
investigation
focuses
on
enhancing
investigating
innovative
compositions
improve
DSSC
performance
sustainability
energy
applications.
Despite
progress,
obstacles
remain
presenting
core
principles
research
approaches
technology.
Continued
required
overcome
these
limitations
fully
realize
potential
DSSCs
solutions.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
29(21), P. 5035 - 5035
Published: Oct. 25, 2024
Carbazole-based
molecules
play
a
significant
role
in
dye-sensitized
solar
cells
(DSSCs)
due
to
their
advantageous
properties.
Carbazole
derivatives
are
known
for
thermal
stability,
high
hole-transport
capability,
electron-rich
(p-type)
characteristics,
elevated
photoconductivity,
excellent
chemical
and
commercial
availability.
This
review
focuses
on
DSSCs,
including
structures,
working
principles,
device
characterization,
the
photovoltaic
performance
of
carbazole-based
derivatives.
Specifically,
it
covers
compounds
such
as
2,7-carbazole
indolo[3,2-b]carbazole,
which
combined
with
various
acceptors
like
benzothiadiazole,
thiazolothiazole,
diketopyrrolopyrrole,
quinoxaline,
reported
over
past
decade.
The
will
also
outline
relationship
between
molecular
structure
power-conversion
efficiencies.
Its
goal
is
summarize
recent
research
advancements
dyes
featuring
D-π-A
architecture
DSSCs.
Additionally,
this
addresses
evolution
materials
(HTMs),
present
promising
alternative
costly
spiro-OMeTAD.
We
explore
development
novel
HTMs
that
leverage
unique
properties
carbazole
enhance
charge
transport,
overall
performance.
By
examining
innovations
emerging
trends
HTMs,
we
provide
insights
into
potential
reduce
costs
improve
efficiency
Frontiers in Coatings Dyes and Interface Engineering,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
3
Published: Jan. 31, 2025
Dye-sensitized
solar
cells
comprise
a
fluorine
doped
tin
oxide/titanium
dioxide
photoanode
and
counter
electrode
of
oxide
covered
with
catalytic
material
arranged
in
sandwich
configuration.
Many
processes
take
place
inside
dye-sensitized
cell.
However,
two
involve
the
redox
couple
contained
electrolyte
solution:
dye
regeneration
recombination.
While
first
is
desired
path,
latter
impacts
power
conversion
efficiency
cells,
decreasing
measured
values.
In
this
work,
iodine-based
couples
are
evaluated
using
cyclic
voltammetric
measurements,
their
behaviour
compared
commercial
electrolytes
widely
used
particularly
when
sensitized
natural
dyes.
Different
experimental
conditions,
such
as
cell
configurations
materials,
were
adopted
to
understand
thermodynamics
competitive
electron
transfer
mentioned
above.
