Charge Transport in 1-D Nanostructured CdS Dye Sensitized Solar Cell. (23rd September 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ragam, M.; Sankar, N.; Ramachandran, K.
• Other Names: Jing Liqiang Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Journal of nanoscience. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-09-23
• Subjects: Nanoscience -- Periodicals; Nanoscience; Periodicals; 500
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/167517
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2356-749X

Abstract

Abstract : Charge transport in eosin yellow sensitized CdS 1-D nanostructures is studied. Direct conduction pathway for electron transport in nanowires enhancesV oc in CdS nanowires compared to nanorods and nanoparticles.J - V characterization of nanowires results in improved efficiency of 0.184% due to fewer interparticle connections. Increase inJ sc is observed by coating CdS 1-D nanostructures on TiO2 substrate which reduces rate of recombination and photocorrosive nature of CdS photoanodes. Enhancement in efficiency up to 0.501% is achieved for CdS 1-D nanostructures DSSCs on TiO2 substrate.