Dye-sensitized solar cells strike back. (30th September 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Muñoz-García, Ana Belén; Benesperi, Iacopo; Boschloo, Gerrit; Concepcion, Javier J.; Delcamp, Jared H.; Gibson, Elizabeth A.; Meyer, Gerald J.; Pavone, Michele; Pettersson, Henrik; Hagfeldt, Anders; Freitag, Marina
• Is Part Of: Chemical Society reviews. Volume 50:Number 22(2021)
• Page Start: 12450
• Page End: 12550
• Publication Date: 2021-09-30
• Subjects: Chemistry -- Periodicals; 540
• DOI: 10.1039/d0cs01336f
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0306-0012

Abstract

Abstract : Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSCs) are celebrating their 30 th birthday and they are attracting a wealth of research efforts aimed at unleashing their full potential. Righteous font designed by Astigmatic and licensed under the Open Font License. Abstract : Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSCs) are celebrating their 30th birthday and they are attracting a wealth of research efforts aimed at unleashing their full potential. In recent years, DSCs and dye-sensitized photoelectrochemical cells (DSPECs) have experienced a renaissance as the best technology for several niche applications that take advantage of DSCs' unique combination of properties: at low cost, they are composed of non-toxic materials, are colorful, transparent, and very efficient in low light conditions. This review summarizes the advancements in the field over the last decade, encompassing all aspects of the DSC technology: theoretical studies, characterization techniques, materials, applications as solar cells and as drivers for the synthesis of solar fuels, and commercialization efforts from various companies.