Recent advances in electrolytes for quantum dot-sensitized solar cells. Issue 12 (5th March 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Song, Han; Rao, Huashang; Zhong, Xinhua
• Is Part Of: Journal of materials chemistry. Volume 6:Issue 12(2018)
• Page Start: 4895
• Page End: 4911
• Publication Date: 2018-03-05
• Subjects: Materials -- Research -- Periodicals; Chemistry, Analytic -- Periodicals; Environmental sciences -- Research -- Periodicals; 543.0284
• DOI: 10.1039/c7ta11388a
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-7488

Abstract

Abstract : A comprehensive overview was shown on recent advances in electrolytes or hole-transport materials for quantum dot-sensitized solar cells (QDSCs). Abstract : Quantum dot sensitized solar cells (QDSCs) have been considered as a promising candidate for low-cost, high efficiency third generation photovoltaic solar cells. In the past few years, QDSCs have witnessed tremendous progress with an increase of power conversion efficiency from less than 5% in 2010 to 12.57% in 2017. Both photoanodes and counter electrodes for QDSCs have been extensively studied and reviewed in previous reports, while little attention has been paid to the electrolyte system. Herein, we present a comprehensive review on recent advances in electrolytes for QDSCs, with a conclusion and future prospects section.