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http://dx.doi.org/10.5229/JKES.2015.18.1.38

Quantum Dot-Sensitized Solar Cells Based on Mesoporous TiO2 Thin Films  

Lee, Hyo Joong (Department of Chemistry and Bioactive Material Sciences, Chonbuk National University)
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Journal of the Korean Electrochemical Society / v.18, no.1, 2015 , pp. 38-44 More about this Journal
Abstract
This review article summarizes the recent progress of quantum dot (QD)-sensitized solar cells based on mesoporous $TiO_2$ thin films. From the intrinsic characteristics of nanoscale inorganic QDs with various compositions, it was possible to construct a variety of 3rd-generation thin film solar cells by solution process. Depending on preparation methods, colloidal QD sensitizers are pre-prepared for later deposition onto the surface of $TiO_2$ or in-situ deposition of QDs from chemical bath is done for direct growth of QD sensitizers over substrates. Recently, colloidal QD sensitizers have shown an overall power conversion efficiency of ~7% by a very precise control of composition while a representative CdS/CdSe from chemical bath deposition have done ~5% with polysulfide electrolytes. In the near future, it is necessary to carry out systematic investigations for developing new hole-conducting materials and controlling interfaces within the cell, thus leading to an enhancement of both open-circuit voltage and fill factor while keeping the current high value of photocurrents from QDs towards more efficient and stable QD-sensitized solar cells.
Keywords
Quantum dot sensitizer; solar cell; colloid; chemical bath deposition;
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