Synthesis, Characterization, and Photovoltaic Properties of Soluble TiOPc Derivatives
2008

Synthesis and Properties of Soluble TiOPc Derivatives for Solar Cells

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Kim Young-Keun, Kang Hyo-Jin, Jang Young-Wook, Lee Su-Bin, Lee Seung-Min, Jung Ki-Suck, Lee Jin-Kook, Kim Mi-Ra

Primary Institution: Pusan National University

Hypothesis

Can soluble TiOPc derivatives improve the performance of dye-sensitized solar cells?

Conclusion

The synthesized TiOPc derivatives showed improved solubility and enhanced photovoltaic performance in dye-sensitized solar cells.

Supporting Evidence

  • The TiOPc derivatives exhibited short-circuit current densities of 8.49~10.04 mA/cm2.
  • The power conversion efficiencies of the DSSC devices using the TiOPc derivatives ranged from 2.73% to 3.62%.
  • The synthesized TiOPc derivatives showed high solubility in organic solvents like chloroform and chlorobenzene.

Takeaway

The researchers made new materials that help solar cells work better by being easier to mix with other ingredients.

Methodology

The study involved synthesizing TiOPc derivatives, characterizing their structures and properties, and testing their performance in dye-sensitized solar cells.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.3390/ijms9122745

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