Application of graphene-based nanostructures in dye-sensitized solar cells

0399706 - ÚFCH JH 2014 RIV DE eng J - Journal Article
Kavan, Ladislav - Yum, J. H. - Graetzel, M.
Application of graphene-based nanostructures in dye-sensitized solar cells.
Physica Status Solidi B. Roč. 250, č. 12 (2013), s. 2643-2648. ISSN 0370-1972. E-ISSN 1521-3951
R&D Projects: GA ČR GA13-07724S; GA ČR GA13-31783S
Grant - others:European Commission CORDIS(XE) FP7-ENERGY-2010-FET, projekt 256617
Institutional support: RVO:61388955
Keywords : counter electrode * dye-sensitized solar cells * electrocatalysis
Subject RIV: CF - Physical ; Theoretical Chemistry
Impact factor: 1.605, year: 2013

The paper reviews recent advances in the application of graphene and related materials, viz. graphene nanoplatelets (GNP), functionalized graphene sheets (FGS), graphene oxide (GO), and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) as electrode building materials in dye-sensitized solar cell (DSC). Graphene promises multifaceted use in DSC: as prospective sensitizer, photoanode additive, current collector, and electrocatalyst for the redox-shuttle turnover. Of particular significance is the use of graphene as cathode catalyst in the state of art Co-mediated solar cells. Here, it can successfully replace platinum without any compromise on the electrode's catalytic activity, associated with good optical transparency.
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