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Corrole dyes for dye-sensitized solar cells: The crucial role of the dye/semiconductor energy level alignment.

Authors :
Salvatori, Paolo
Amat, Anna
Pastore, Mariachiara
Vitillaro, Giuseppe
Sudhakar, Kolanu
Giribabu, Lingamallu
Soujanya, Yarasi
De Angelis, Filippo
Source :
Computational & Theoretical Chemistry; Feb2014, Vol. 1030, p59-66, 8p
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Highlights: [•] Extremely low efficiencies for β-carboxylated corroles in photovoltaic devices. [•] The carboxylic acid allows the adsorption on TiO<subscript>2</subscript> and enhances the conjugation. [•] An unfavorable level alignment could be the cause of the low charge injection. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2210271X
Volume :
1030
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Computational & Theoretical Chemistry
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
94410585
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.comptc.2013.12.012