Archive | 2021
Recent improvements in dye-sensitized solar cells
Abstract
Abstract In the past two decades, dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) have attracted increasing attention due to many advantages such as facile molecular tailoring, simple fabrication process, and high molar absorption coefficient as compared to conventional silicon devices. High energy conversion efficiency and cost-effectiveness are the most important factors for large-scale commercialization. However, the maximum reported efficiency of 14.3% for DSSCs is still short of the performance of silicon devices (more than 25%) and other commercialized technologies. Therefore, much work is required to reach optimal efficiency. Improving the performance and stability of DSSCs is a great challenge for the academic research community and for industrial scientists. The purpose of this chapter is to highlight the recent progress in improving the performance, durability, and cost-effectiveness of DSSC production.