Quantum Dot Sensitized Solar Cell: Photoanodes, Counter Electrodes, and Electrolytes
Nguyen Thi Kim Chung, Nguyen Tan Phat, Hà Thanh Tùng, Dang Huu Phuc
Abstract
In this study, we provide the reader with an overview of quantum dot application in solar cells to replace dye molecules, where the quantum dots play a key role in photon absorption and excited charge generation in the device. The brief shows the types of quantum dot sensitized solar cells and presents the obtained results of them for each type of cell, and provides the advantages and disadvantages. Lastly, methods are proposed to improve the efficiency performance in the next researching.
Topics & Concepts
Quantum dotSolar cellOptoelectronicsMultiple exciton generationExcited stateAbsorption (acoustics)NanotechnologyCharge (physics)Quantum dot solar cellMaterials sciencePhysicsPolymer solar cellQuantum mechanicsComposite materialTiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar CellsQuantum Dots Synthesis And PropertiesChalcogenide Semiconductor Thin Films