β-Functionalized push–pull <i>opp</i>-dibenzoporphyrins as sensitizers for dye-sensitized solar cells: the push group effect
Yi Hu, Ajyal Z. Alsaleh, Oanh Trinh, Francis D’Souza, Hong Wang
Abstract
β-Functionalized push–pull opp -dibenzoporphyrins with different donor groups were designed and synthesized, showing a significant push–pull effect. High power conversion efficiencies were achieved with these sensitizers in DSSCs.
Topics & Concepts
Push pullDye-sensitized solar cellEnergy conversion efficiencyGroup (periodic table)ChemistryPhotochemistryMaterials scienceOptoelectronicsOrganic chemistryEngineeringElectrical engineeringElectrodeElectrolytePhysical chemistryTiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar CellsAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesPorphyrin and Phthalocyanine Chemistry