Publication Type : Journal Article
Thematic Areas : Biotech
Publisher : Journal Of Nanostructure in Chemistry
Source : Journal Of Nanostructure in Chemistry, Springer Berlin Heidelberg, Volume 3, Number 19 (2013)
Url : http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186%2F2193-8865-3-19
Keywords : Cluster formation, Dye-Sensitized solar cell, Multi-walled carbon nanotubes, Open-circuit voltage, Short-circuit photocurrent
Campus : Amritapuri
School : School of Arts and Sciences, School of Biotechnology
Center : Biotechnology, Green Energy
Department : biotechnology, Physics
Verified : Yes
Year : 2013
Abstract : The influence of the incorporation of nitric acid-treated (functionalized) multi-walled carbon nanotubes (f-MWCNTs) and unmodified MWCNTs in TiO2 films are investigated by observing the photocurrent-voltage characteristics of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) with and without MWCNTs. The short-circuit photocurrent (J sc) of the modified DSSC increased by 46% compared with that of a cell with plain TiO2 film. The open-circuit voltage remained the same for all cases. The enhanced J sc is explained by the increased surface area of the film, enhanced cluster formation of TiO2 particles around f-MWCNTs, and improved interconnectivity of TiO2 particles in the presence of f-MWCNTs. The efficiency of the cell increased by 45% due to J sc enhancement.
Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Sreekala C. O., Roy, M. S., K .S.Sreelatha, Kumar, K. B. S. P., and Jinchu, I., “Functionalized Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNTs) for enhanced Photocurrent in Dye Sensitized Solar Cells”, Journal Of Nanostructure in Chemistry, vol. 3, 2013.