Dye sensitized solar cells: From genesis to recent drifts. (April 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sharma, Sunita; Bulkesh Siwach, ; Ghoshal, S.K.; Mohan, Devendra
• Is Part Of: Renewable & sustainable energy reviews. Volume 70(2017)
• Page Start: 529
• Page End: 537
• Publication Date: 2017-04
• Subjects: Solar cell -- Photovoltaics -- DSSC -- Metamaterials -- Nanomaterials; Renewable energy sources -- Periodicals; Power resources -- Periodicals; Énergies renouvelables -- Périodiques; Ressources énergétiques -- Périodiques; 333.794
• DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2016.11.136
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1364-0321

Abstract

Abstract: Of late, photovoltaics have achieved enormous growth as sustainable energy source. It is witnessed that solar cells being the renewable and pollution free source of electrical energy can easily replace the traditional fossil fuels. This communication overviewed the basic role of various components of dye sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) and the use of nanomaterials to enhance their efficiency. Furthermore, recent trends and future prospects of DSSCs are emphasized.