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1Key Lab of Organic Optoelectronics & Molecular Engineering of the Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China.
Abstract:
In this paper, the interface modification effects of 4-tertbutylpyridine (TBP), especially the interaction with dye molecules, were discussed. The results of FTIR showed that TBP interacted with dye molecules, in addition to its interaction with the TiO(2) film. Reaction between N3 and TBP by the interaction force of the H atom in the -COOH group of N3 and the N atom of TBP could retard the aggregation of dye molecules, decreasing the electron quenching and charge recombination. Furthermore, the results of cyclic voltammograms and UV-vis absorption edge revealed the interaction between TBP and dye molecules could cause the energy level of the dye molecules to change, influencing the electron injection efficiency in DSCs. The IPCE results indicated that with TBP modification, the injection efficiency decreased, but the electron collection efficiency was enhanced.
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