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  • Renewable energy research
  • Materials science
  • Photovoltaic technology

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  • Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) are a promising low-cost photovoltaic technology.
  • Vegetable dyes offer a sustainable alternative to synthetic sensitizers in DSSCs.
  • Anthocyanins, betalains, and chlorophyll derivatives are successful vegetable sensitizers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in using vegetable dyes for solar energy conversion.
  • To compare the performance of vegetable dyes with synthetic dyes.
  • To discuss limitations and future prospects for vegetable sensitizers in DSSCs.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent progress in vegetable dye applications for DSSCs.
  • Comparative analysis of vegetable and synthetic dye properties.
  • Discussion of key performance limitations and potential solutions.

Main Results:

  • Vegetable dyes, particularly anthocyanins, betalains, and chlorophyll derivatives, are effective sensitizers.
  • Key limitations include dye degradation and inefficient electron injection into semiconductors like TiO2 and ZnO.
  • Vegetable dyes offer cost-effectiveness and versatility for integration into living environments.

Conclusions:

  • Vegetable dyes present a viable, economical, and sustainable option for DSSCs.
  • Addressing dye stability and electron transfer is crucial for enhancing cell performance.
  • Developing synthetic analogues of vegetable dyes may offer future advancements in sensitizer design.