An investigation of the role increasing π-conjugation has on the efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cells fabricated from ferrocene-based dyes

Cariello, M., Ahn, S., Park, K.-W., Chang, S.-K., Hong, J. and Cooke, G. (2016) An investigation of the role increasing π-conjugation has on the efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cells fabricated from ferrocene-based dyes. RSC Advances, 6, pp. 9132-9138. (doi: 10.1039/C5RA21565J)

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Abstract

In this article, we report the synthesis of new ferrocene incorporating dyes and their evaluation as sensitizers for dye-sensitized solar cells. We have shown that the sequential addition of alkyne units as π-spacers plays an important role in modulating their solution optical and redox properties. Likewise, the most extensively conjugated dye (Fc-D3) provided the highest power conversion efficiency (η) compared to the other less-conjugated dyes in the series. We have also demonstrated that the choice of electrolyte is important in determining η for this series of dyes.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Cariello, Dr Michele and Cooke, Professor Graeme
Authors: Cariello, M., Ahn, S., Park, K.-W., Chang, S.-K., Hong, J., and Cooke, G.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Chemistry
Journal Name:RSC Advances
Publisher:Royal Society of Chemistry
ISSN:2046-2069
ISSN (Online):2046-2069
Published Online:22 June 2016
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2016 The Royal Society of Chemistry
First Published:First published in RSC Advances 6:9132-9138
Publisher Policy:Reproduced under a Creative Commons License
Data DOI:10.5525/gla.researchdata.250

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Project CodeAward NoProject NamePrincipal InvestigatorFunder's NameFunder RefLead Dept
445041Physical organic chemistry - opportunities in synthesis, materials and pharmaceuticalsGraeme CookeEngineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)EP/E036244/1CHEM - CHEMISTRY
584861EPSRC Doctoral Training Grant 2011-2015Mary Beth KneafseyEngineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)EP/J500434/1VICE PRINCIPAL RESEARCH & ENTERPRISE