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Progress on Electrolytes Development in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

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Author(s):
Iftikhar, Haider [1] ; Sonai, Gabriela Gava [2] ; Hashmi, Syed Ghufran [3] ; Nogueira, Ana Flavia [2] ; Lund, Peter David [1]
Total Authors: 5
Affiliation:
[1] Aalto Univ, Dept Appl Phys, New Energy Technol Grp, POB 15100, FI-00076 Espoo - Finland
[2] Univ Campinas UNICAMP, Chem Inst, Lab Nanotechnol & Solar Energy, POB 6154, BR-13083970 Campinas, SP - Brazil
[3] Aalto Startup Ctr, Dept Appl Phys, Otakaari 5, FI-02150 Espoo - Finland
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Review article
Source: MATERIALS; v. 12, n. 12 JUN 2 2019.
Web of Science Citations: 2
Abstract

Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) have been intensely researched for more than two decades. Electrolyte formulations are one of the bottlenecks to their successful commercialization, since these result in trade-offs between the photovoltaic performance and long-term performance stability. The corrosive nature of the redox shuttles in the electrolytes is an additional limitation for industrial-scale production of DSSCs, especially with low cost metallic electrodes. Numerous electrolyte formulations have been developed and tested in various DSSC configurations to address the aforementioned challenges. Here, we comprehensively review the progress on the development and application of electrolytes for DSSCs. We particularly focus on the improvements that have been made in different types of electrolytes, which result in enhanced photovoltaic performance and long-term device stability of DSSCs. Several recently introduced electrolyte materials are reviewed, and the role of electrolytes in different DSSC device designs is critically assessed. To sum up, we provide an overview of recent trends in research on electrolytes for DSSCs and highlight the advantages and limitations of recently reported novel electrolyte compositions for producing low-cost and industrially scalable solar cell technology. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 13/18106-0 - Solid and quasi-solids polymer electrolytes containing alternatives redox couples to the iodide/triiodide for use in dye sensitized solar cells.
Grantee:Gabriela Gava Sonai
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate