DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELLS: NOVEL CONCEPTS, MATERIALS, AND STATE-OF-THE-ART PERFORMANCES

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2009

Authors

H. Aguilar Ribeiro (Author) FEUP; P.M. Sommeling (Author) Other; J.M. Kroon (Author) Other; A. Mendes (Author) FEUP; C.A.V. Costa (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: International Journal of Green Energy

Vol. 6

Pages: 245-256

ISSN: 1543-5075

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Indexing

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Scientific classification

FOS: Engineering and technology > Nano-technology

CORDIS: Technological sciences > Engineering > Chemical engineering

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-003-QNF

DOI: 10.1080/15435070902880901

Abstract (EN): Although the workhorse of the photovoltaic industry is still the silicon wafer, accounting for 90% of the market, it was early recognized that other semiconductors could make efficient solar cells. Organic-based photovoltaic technology has demonstrated the ability to cross the 10% efficiency barrier and is expected to eventually present lower costs than silicon-based technology, thus becoming a promising alternative. So, what are the strengths and remaining challenges for the thin-film solar cells industry? This article reviews state-of-the-art thin-film solar cells, focusing on dye-sensitized solar cells, and discusses future trends and possibilities of bringing this technology into the market of photovoltaics.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 12