Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) are liquid-based photovoltaics that convert light into electrical energy. The photo-conversion efficiency of these devices has increased over the last two decades but DSSCs have yet to establish themselves as an economically viable alternative to conventional sources of energy production. In order to make DSSCs more economically attractive, one is faced with increasing the photoconversion efficiency of the cells, lowering the overall cost of producing the cells, or both. This work seeks to compare the functionality of a series of DSSCs fabricated with two ruthenium-based dye complexes operating with two different redox mediators and two different types of cathodes in an effort to evaluate ways to reduce the overall cost of DSSCs while attempting to improve their overall efficiencies.

Comparative study aimed at improving dye-sensitized solar cells

255th National Meeting (2018)

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