ISIS Neutron and Muon Source Data Journal

Dye...TiO2 Interfacial Structure of Working Electrodes in Dye-Sensitised Solar Cells

Abstract: The transparent and low-cost nature of dye-sensitised solar cells (DSCs) affords them niche prospects for electricity-generating windows in buildings for energy-sustainable future cities. Despite their vast industrial potential, innovation is being held up by a lack of suitable dyes. Better dyes can only be realised if we can better understand how the dye...TiO2 interface of a working electrode in a DSC functions at the molecular level. To this end, we propose to study this interfacial structure (dye adsorption modes, interdye separation and dye/TiO2 tilt angles) of six high-performance DSC dyes on TiO2 surfaces, and relate this structure to the photovoltaic properties of the associated device. Thence, structure-function relationships will be established that can act as molecular design rules to guide the molecular engineering of new dyes that offer superior DSC performance.

Principal Investigator: Professor Jacqui Cole
Experimenter: Mr Hao Chen
Experimenter: Dr John Webster
Experimenter: Dr Ke Deng [Deactivated]
Local Contact: Dr Nina-Juliane Steinke

DOI: 10.5286/ISIS.E.RB1610427

ISIS Experiment Number: RB1610427

Publisher: STFC ISIS Neutron and Muon Source

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