Application of natural photosensitizers in dye-sensitized solar cells: opportunities, challenges, and future outlook

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作者：
Dutta, Amrit [1 ]
Gohain, Bikashjyoti [2 ]
Trang, Tran Thu [3 ]
Jennings, James R. [4 ]
Hao, Nguyen Van [3 ]
Konwer, Surajit [2 ]
Gogoi, Ankur [1 ]
Ekanayake, Piyasiri [4 ]
机构：
[1] Jagannath Barooah Coll, Dept Phys, Jorhat 785001, Assam, India
[2] Dibrugarh Univ, Dept Chem, Dibrugarh 786004, Assam, India
[3] TNU Univ Sci, Inst Sci & Technol, Thai Nguyen City 250000, Thai Nguyen, Vietnam
[4] Univ Brunei Darussalam, Fac Sci, Jalan Tungku Link, BE-1410 Gadong, Brunei
来源：
PHOTOCHEMICAL & PHOTOBIOLOGICAL SCIENCES | 2025年
关键词：
Dyes; Pigments; Solar cells; Dye-sensitized solar cells; BETALAIN PIGMENTS; LOW-COST; PHOTOVOLTAIC CHARACTERIZATION; PELTOPHORUM-PTEROCARPUM; ACALYPHA-AMENTACEA; PHOTO-SENSITIZER; ANTHOCYANIN DYE; RECENT PROGRESS; ZINC-OXIDE; PERFORMANCE;
D O I：
10.1007/s43630-025-00762-3
中图分类号：
Q5 [生物化学]; Q7 [分子生物学];
学科分类号：
071010 ; 081704 ;
摘要：
As the global demand for renewable and sustainable energy solutions intensifies, dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) have gained prominence as a promising alternative to conventional silicon-based photovoltaics. This review examines recent advancements in natural sensitizers for DSSCs, emphasizing their potential for enhancing light-harvesting efficiency while reducing environmental impact. The review begins by outlining the fundamental principles of DSSCs and the pivotal role of photosensitizers in these systems. A systematic analysis of recent literature has been conducted, focusing on the performance, stability, and practical applicability of various natural dye sources. The review highlights key achievements with natural dyes, including their potential to create sustainable, cost-effective, and eco-friendly DSSCs with reasonable efficiency. Additionally, persistent challenges, such as dye degradation and low long-term stability, are discussed, along with proposed strategies to address these limitations. This comprehensive assessment provides insights into future research directions and the practical feasibility of natural sensitizers in next-generation DSSC technology.
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