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Current trends in materials for dye sensitized solar cells
Ricardo Faccio1, Luciana Fernández-Werner, Helena Pardo
1Crystallography, Solid State and Materials Laboratory (Cryssmat-Lab), DETEMA, Facultad de Química, Universidad de la Repéblica, Gral. Flores 2124, Montevideo, Uruguay. rfaccio@fq.edu.uy
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|January 15, 2011
Summary
This review covers patents on dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), focusing on controllable metal oxide layers, novel dyes, sensitizers, and electrolytes. It also examines fabrication methods for mass-producing photovoltaic cells.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Renewable Energy
- Photovoltaics
Background:
- Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) are a promising photovoltaic technology.
- Advancements in materials and fabrication are crucial for commercial viability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review patents related to dye-sensitized solar cell technology.
- To highlight innovations in metal oxide layers, dyes, sensitizers, and electrolytes.
- To examine fabrication methods for mass production of DSSC devices.
Main Methods:
- Patent and literature review focused on DSSC technology.
- Analysis of methods for controllable metal oxide layer fabrication.
- Evaluation of novel dyes, sensitizers, and electrolytes.
- Review of semiconductor layer and complete DSSC device fabrication techniques.
Main Results:
- Identified patents enabling controllable and feasible metal oxide layers for DSSC applications.
- Highlighted innovative dyes, sensitizers, and electrolytes with promising photovoltaic features.
- Reviewed various fabrication methods suitable for mass production of DSSC devices.
Conclusions:
- Patent landscape reveals significant progress in DSSC materials and fabrication.
- Innovations in metal oxide layers, sensitizers, and electrolytes are key to improving DSSC performance.
- Focus on mass production techniques is essential for the commercialization of DSSC technology.
