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  • Materials Science
  • Surface Chemistry
  • Renewable Energy

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  • Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) commonly use anatase TiO₂ electrodes with exposed (101) surfaces.
  • Carboxylic acid anchors are typically used for dye attachment to TiO₂.
  • Emerging TiO₂ morphologies necessitate re-evaluation of anchoring strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the binding properties of phosphonic acid and boronic acid anchors compared to carboxylic acid.
  • To assess anchor-electrode interactions on different TiO₂ surfaces: anatase (101), anatase (001), and rutile (110).
  • To examine the binding of a coumarin dye (NKX-2311) using alternative anchors on these surfaces.

Main Methods:

  • Density functional theory (DFT) calculations were employed.
  • Anchor-electrode binding energies were computed for various surfaces.
  • Dye-TiO₂ interactions were simulated using different anchoring groups.

Main Results:

  • Significant variations in binding properties were observed based on both the anchoring group and the TiO₂ surface.
  • Boronic acid demonstrated strong binding potential, particularly for the anatase (001) surface.
  • Carboxylic acid's suitability is surface-dependent, not universally optimal.

Conclusions:

  • The optimal anchoring group for DSSCs is contingent on the exposed crystallographic surface of the TiO₂ electrode.
  • Boronic acid presents a promising alternative anchor for specific TiO₂ morphologies, like anatase (001).
  • Tailoring anchor-surface interactions is crucial for enhancing DSSC efficiency.