The effect of different dopants on the performance of SnO2-based dye-sensitized solar cells

Wai Yan Jim; Xiang Liu; Wai Kin Yiu; Yu Hang Leung; Aleksandra B. Djurišić; Wai Kin Chan; Changzhong Liao; Kaimin Shih; Charles Surya

doi:10.1002/pssb.201451256

The effect of different dopants on the performance of SnO₂-based dye-sensitized solar cells

Wai Yan Jim, Xiang Liu, Wai Kin Yiu, Yu Hang Leung, Aleksandra B. Djurišić, Wai Kin Chan, Changzhong Liao, Kaimin Shih, Charles Surya

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Abstract

Tin oxide is a promising candidate for the replacement of titanium dioxide in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), due to its excellent electron transport properties. The performance of TiO₂-based DSSCs can be improved either by modifying the morphology of SnO₂ nanostructures, or by doping. Here, we investigate the influence of different dopants (Mg, Zn, and Ag) to SnO₂ anode on the DSSC performance. We found that the addition of the dopant affects not only the electron lifetime, but also the dye adsorption as well. The best performance was obtained for zinc doped SnO₂ anodes, with the power conversion efficiency of 3.4%.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	553-557
Number of pages	5
Journal	Physica Status Solidi (B) Basic Research
Volume	252
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/pssb.201451256
Publication status	Published - Jan 1 2015
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Dye-sensitized solar cells
Nanoparticles
SnO

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Condensed Matter Physics

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The effect of different dopants on the performance of SnO₂-based dye-sensitized solar cells. / Jim, Wai Yan; Liu, Xiang; Yiu, Wai Kin; Leung, Yu Hang; Djurišić, Aleksandra B.; Chan, Wai Kin; Liao, Changzhong; Shih, Kaimin; Surya, Charles.

In: Physica Status Solidi (B) Basic Research, Vol. 252, No. 3, 01.01.2015, p. 553-557.

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