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Solid-state dye-sensitized solar cells (ssDSCs) face efficiency challenges due to poor conductivity. In situ photoelectrochemical polymerization (PEP) enhances polymer hole transport material infiltration and conductivity, boosting ssDSC performance.

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  • Materials Science
  • Renewable Energy
  • Photovoltaics

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  • Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSCs) are promising photovoltaic technologies with advantages in low cost and ease of production.
  • Solid-state DSCs (ssDSCs) address leakage and corrosion issues of liquid electrolytes but suffer from lower power conversion efficiency.
  • Low conductivity and poor pore infiltration of solid hole transport materials (HTMs) limit ssDSC performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in material engineering and interfacial optimization for ssDSCs.
  • To summarize the application of in situ photoelectrochemical polymerization (PEP) for synthesizing polymer HTMs within porous electrodes.
  • To provide insights into controlling PEP kinetics, polymer properties, and device performance.

Main Methods:

  • In situ photoelectrochemical polymerization (PEP) for synthesizing polymer HTMs.
  • Material engineering and interfacial optimization strategies.
  • Analysis of factors influencing PEP kinetics and polymer properties.

Main Results:

  • PEP enhances HTM infiltration and conductivity in mesoporous structures.
  • PEP allows for engineering HTM interfaces and tuning charge dynamics.
  • Optimized PEP contributes to improved ssDSC power conversion efficiency.

Conclusions:

  • PEP is a viable method for overcoming limitations in ssDSCs.
  • Understanding PEP mechanisms is crucial for further optimization.
  • This review serves as a guide for enhancing ssDSC performance through advanced polymerization techniques.