Optimization of TiO2 nanoparticle mixed PEDOT–PSS counter electrodes for high efficiency dye sensitized solar cell
By Maiaugree, Wasan; Pimanpang, Samuk; Towannang, Madsakorn; Saekow, Saman; Jarernboon, Wirat & Amornkitbamrung, Vittaya
Published in Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids
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2012
Abstract
Poly(3,4-Ethylendioxythiophene)–Poly(Styrene Sulfonate) (PEDOT–PSS) mixed with titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles was coated on conductive glass substrate by a doctor blading method and used as dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) counter electrodes. The energy conversion efficiency is significantly improved after TiO2 nanoparticle incorporation. This improvement is attributed to an increase in counter electrode catalytic activity and a decrease in counter electrode charge transfer resistance. These phenomena were observed using Cyclic Voltammetry (CV) and Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS), respectively. The efficiency of polymer-TiO2 based DSSCs varied with the ratio of small (~ 25 nm) to large (~ 100 nm) TiO2 nanoparticles. The highest efficiency (~ 8.49%) was obtained with a ratio of 30% large to 70% small (wt/wt) nanoparticles inTiO2 electrodes. This efficiency is superior to that of Pt DSSC (~ 7.50%).
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