Critical analysis on degradation mechanism of dye-sensitized solar cells

Mukhzeer Mohamad Shahimin; Suriati Suhaimi; Mohd Halim Abd Wahid; Vithyacharan Retnasamy; Nor Azura Malini Ahmad Hambali; Ali Hussain Reshak

doi:10.1117/12.2186968

13 November 2015 Critical analysis on degradation mechanism of dye-sensitized solar cells

Mukhzeer Mohamad Shahimin, Suriati Suhaimi, Mohd Halim Abd Wahid, Vithyacharan Retnasamy, Nor Azura Malini Ahmad Hambali, Ali Hussain Reshak

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Proceedings Volume 9563, Reliability of Photovoltaic Cells, Modules, Components, and Systems VIII; 95630W (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2186968
Event: SPIE Optics + Photonics for Sustainable Energy, 2015, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

This paper reports on a précis of degradation mechanism for dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSCs). The review indicates progress in the understanding of degradation mechanism, in particular, the large improvement in the analysis of the materials used in DSSCs. The paper discussed on the stability issues of the dye, advancement of the photoelectrode film lifetime, changes in the electrolyte components and degradation analysis of the counter electrode. The photoelectrochemical parameters were evaluated in view of the possible degradation routes via open circuit voltage (V_oc), short circuit current (I_sc), fill factor (FF) and overall conversion efficiency (η) from the current-voltage curve. This analysis covers several types of materials that have paved the way for better-performing solar cells and directly influenced the stability and reliability of DSSCs. The new research trend together with the previous research has been highlighted to examine the key challenges faced in developing the ultimate DSSCs.

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Mukhzeer Mohamad Shahimin, Suriati Suhaimi, Mohd Halim Abd Wahid, Vithyacharan Retnasamy, Nor Azura Malini Ahmad Hambali, and Ali Hussain Reshak "Critical analysis on degradation mechanism of dye-sensitized solar cells", Proc. SPIE 9563, Reliability of Photovoltaic Cells, Modules, Components, and Systems VIII, 95630W (13 November 2015); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2186968

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