All-solid-state quantum dot-sensitized solar cell from plastic crystal electrolyte. Issue 42 (9th April 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Duan, Jialong; Tang, Qunwei; He, Benlin; Chen, Haiyan
• Is Part Of: RSC advances. Volume 5:Issue 42(2015)
• Page Start: 33463
• Page End: 33467
• Publication Date: 2015-04-09
• Subjects: Chemistry -- Periodicals; 540.5
• DOI: 10.1039/c5ra05275k
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2046-2069

Abstract

Abstract : A plastic crystal based solid-state electrolyte composing of plastic crystal succinonitrile and sodium sulfide (Na2 S) is creatively synthesized by a simple blending approach. Abstract : A plastic crystal based solid-state electrolyte composing of plastic crystal succinonitrile and sodium sulfide (Na2 S) is creatively synthesized by a simple blending approach. The ionic conductivity, charge-transfer ability, and photovoltaic performance are optimized by adjusting the succinonitrile/Na2 S ratio. An optimal power conversion efficiency of 1.29% is measured for its quantum dot-sensitized solar cell (QDSSC) under one sun irradiation. The impressive efficiency along with the simple preparation of the cost-effective Na2 S integrated succinonitrile electrolytes highlights the potential application of plastic crystal electrolytes in solid-state QDSSCs.