The Application of Functional Dyes in Solar Cell

doi:10.7517/j.issn.1674-0475.2010.03.217

Abstract

Abstract: In this paper,dye sensitizers as an important materials used in solar cell have been discussed extensively involving the ability of light absorption;electron transfer;charge separation and the recovery process of dye from its oxidized state,etc.The reason about the energy loss of the cell is also discussed.Moreover,the dynamic studies on the working process of cell are demonstrated briefly.In addition,a comparative discussion concerned DSSC with organic photo-voltaic cell,such as their similarity and differentia,is also included.

Key words: functional dyes, dye sensitized solar cell, DSSC, photosynthesis, organic photo-voltaic cell, exciton binding energy

CLC Number:

WU Shi-kang, WANG Peng-fei. The Application of Functional Dyes in Solar Cell[J]. Imaging Science and Photochemistry, 2010, 28(3): 217-229.

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