ZnO nanotube based dye-sensitized solar cells

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作者
Martinson, Alex B. F.
Elam, Jeffrey W.
Hupp, Joseph T.
Pellin, Michael J.
机构
[1] Northwestern Univ, Evanston, IL 60208 USA
[2] Argonne Natl Lab, Argonne, IL 60439 USA
关键词
CHARGE-TRANSPORT; ENERGY-CONVERSION; RECOMBINATION; ALUMINA; DEPOSITION; DYNAMICS; ARRAYS; FILMS;
D O I
10.1021/nl070160+
中图分类号
O6 [化学];
学科分类号
0703 ;
摘要
We introduce high surface area ZnO nanotube photoanodes templated by anodic aluminum oxide for use in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). Atomic layer deposition is utilized to coat pores conformally, providing a direct path for charge collection over tens of micrometers thickness. Compared to similar ZnO-based devices, ZnO nanotube cells show exceptional photovoltage and fill factors, in addition to power efficiencies up to 1.6%. The novel fabrication technique provides a facile, metal-oxide general route to well-defined DSSC photoanodes.
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页码:2183 / 2187
页数:5
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