Record power conversion efficiencies for iron(<scp>ii</scp>)-NHC-sensitized DSSCs from rational molecular engineering and electrolyte optimization
Anil Reddy Marri, Edoardo Marchini, Valentín Diez‐Cabanes, Roberto Argazzi, Mariachiara Pastore, Stefano Caramori, Philippe C. Gros
Abstract
The highest efficiency ever reported for an iron-sensitized solar cell has been obtained using a Fe(<sc>ii</sc>) pyridylNHC-carboxylic heteroleptic complex. Mg<sup>2+</sup> cations and NBu<sub>4</sub>I in the electrolyte, substantially boosted the photocurrent.
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ElectrolytePhotocurrentDye-sensitized solar cellRational designMolecular engineeringChemistryEnergy conversion efficiencyInorganic chemistryChemical engineeringMaterials scienceNanotechnologyOrganic chemistryPhysical chemistryOptoelectronicsElectrodeEngineeringAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesAdvanced battery technologies researchCO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts