Replacing TCO electrodes in dye sensitized solar cells by metal grids

Ulrich Hilleringmann; André Kleine

doi:10.1117/12.2063218

23 June 2014 Replacing TCO electrodes in dye sensitized solar cells by metal grids

Ulrich Hilleringmann, André Kleine

Proceedings Volume 9257, Sensors, MEMS and Electro-Optical Systems; 925702 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2063218
Event: Third Conference on Sensors, MEMS and Electro-Optic Systems, 2014, Skukuza, Kruger National Park, South Africa

Abstract

High efficient dye sensitized solar cells typically apply expensive materials. To reduce the costs natural dyes, carbon nanotubes and an additional contact layer were introduced. UV-irradiation substitutes typical sintering processes for the TiO₂ nanoparticle film. Replacing the ITO coated glass electrodes by a metal grid structure reduces the integration costs further more. Best results were achieved using a grid structure with openings in the dimension of the diffusion length of the charge carriers.

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Ulrich Hilleringmann and André Kleine "Replacing TCO electrodes in dye sensitized solar cells by metal grids", Proc. SPIE 9257, Sensors, MEMS and Electro-Optical Systems, 925702 (23 June 2014); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2063218

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