Advancements in the development of various types of dye-sensitized solar cells: A comparative review
The global increase in energy demand has resulted in the depletion of non-renewable resources and caused environmental degradation. Consequently, emerging renewable technologies are a potential solution to fulfil energy demand and mitigate the effect of global warming. Low-cost solar energy harvesti...
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| author | Bai, Sandhia Amirruddin, Abdul Kadir Pandey, A. K. Samykano, M. Muhammad Shakeel, Ahmad Sharma, Kamal Tyagi, V. V. |
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| description | The global increase in energy demand has resulted in the depletion of non-renewable resources and caused environmental degradation. Consequently, emerging renewable technologies are a potential solution to fulfil energy demand and mitigate the effect of global warming. Low-cost solar energy harvesting technologies are most feasible technologies. Various solar cells technologies have been developed with improved overall performance and conversion efficiency. However, due to low cost and a wide range of applications, dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) have been immensely focused on one of the most promising third-generation solar cells. The highest conversion efficiency of DSSC achieved after three decades of research is more than 14%, but the commercialization of this technology is still a challenge. In this review paper, an attempt has been made to present the comparison of different articles published, that gives the in-depth study of recent developments in various types of DSSCs based on architectural assembly and physical appearance. An overview of the limitations and challenges with their possible improvement strategies have also been discussed. This review paper concludes that appropriate selection of electrolytes dramatically affects the performance of DSSC, and quasi-solid-state electrolyte proves to be a better option. Besides, it also concludes that tandem structures are widely agreed with the approach to expand light utilization spectrum for an overall increase in its performance. However, still, the research is required, which could efficiently widen the applications of the DSSCs. |
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| spelling | ump-317322021-07-30T08:02:52Z http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/31732/ Advancements in the development of various types of dye-sensitized solar cells: A comparative review Bai, Sandhia Amirruddin, Abdul Kadir Pandey, A. K. Samykano, M. Muhammad Shakeel, Ahmad Sharma, Kamal Tyagi, V. V. TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery The global increase in energy demand has resulted in the depletion of non-renewable resources and caused environmental degradation. Consequently, emerging renewable technologies are a potential solution to fulfil energy demand and mitigate the effect of global warming. Low-cost solar energy harvesting technologies are most feasible technologies. Various solar cells technologies have been developed with improved overall performance and conversion efficiency. However, due to low cost and a wide range of applications, dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) have been immensely focused on one of the most promising third-generation solar cells. The highest conversion efficiency of DSSC achieved after three decades of research is more than 14%, but the commercialization of this technology is still a challenge. In this review paper, an attempt has been made to present the comparison of different articles published, that gives the in-depth study of recent developments in various types of DSSCs based on architectural assembly and physical appearance. An overview of the limitations and challenges with their possible improvement strategies have also been discussed. This review paper concludes that appropriate selection of electrolytes dramatically affects the performance of DSSC, and quasi-solid-state electrolyte proves to be a better option. Besides, it also concludes that tandem structures are widely agreed with the approach to expand light utilization spectrum for an overall increase in its performance. However, still, the research is required, which could efficiently widen the applications of the DSSCs. Tech Science Press 2021-05-31 Article PeerReviewed pdf en cc_by_4 http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/31732/1/Advancements%20in%20the%20development%20of%20various%20types%20of%20dye.pdf Bai, Sandhia and Amirruddin, Abdul Kadir and Pandey, A. K. and Samykano, M. and Muhammad Shakeel, Ahmad and Sharma, Kamal and Tyagi, V. V. (2021) Advancements in the development of various types of dye-sensitized solar cells: A comparative review. Energy Engineering, 118 (4). 737 -759. ISSN 0199-8595. (Published) https://doi.org/10.32604/EE.2021.016157 https://doi.org/10.32604/EE.2021.016157 |
| spellingShingle | TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery Bai, Sandhia Amirruddin, Abdul Kadir Pandey, A. K. Samykano, M. Muhammad Shakeel, Ahmad Sharma, Kamal Tyagi, V. V. Advancements in the development of various types of dye-sensitized solar cells: A comparative review |
| title | Advancements in the development of various types of dye-sensitized solar cells: A comparative review |
| title_full | Advancements in the development of various types of dye-sensitized solar cells: A comparative review |
| title_fullStr | Advancements in the development of various types of dye-sensitized solar cells: A comparative review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Advancements in the development of various types of dye-sensitized solar cells: A comparative review |
| title_short | Advancements in the development of various types of dye-sensitized solar cells: A comparative review |
| title_sort | advancements in the development of various types of dye-sensitized solar cells: a comparative review |
| topic | TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery |
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