A solvent-free, SeCN-/(SeCN)(sub 3)-base ionic liquid electrolyte for high-efficiency dye-sensitized nanocrystalline solar cells

Authors :: Peng Wang
Zakeeruddin, Shaik M.
Moser, Jacques-E.
Humphry-Baker, Robin
Gratzel, Michael
Source :: Journal of the American Chemical Society. June 16, 2004, Vol. 126 Issue 23, 7164-7165
Publication Year :: 2004
Abstract: The ionic liquids based on the SeCN(super -)/(SeCN)(sub 3)(super -) redox couple can be employed as mediators for high-efficiency dye-sensitized solar cells. An alternative redox couple are identified that can rival and even exceed the performance of the iodide/triiodide couple even at full sunlight.

Subjects :: Ionic solutions -- Observations
Solar batteries -- Research
Solar cells -- Research
Selenium compounds -- Research
Chemistry

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