Nanostructured ZnO electrodes for photovoltaic applications

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作者
Keis, K [1 ]
Vayssieres, L [1 ]
Lindquist, SE [1 ]
Hagfeldt, A [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Uppsala, Dept Phys Chem, S-75121 Uppsala, Sweden
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NANOSTRUCTURED MATERIALS | 1999年 / 12卷 / 1-4期
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10.1016/S0965-9773(99)00165-8
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T [工业技术];
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Photoelectrochemical properties of nanostructured ZnO (wurtzite) electrodes have been investigated. Studies were carried out on various types of electrodes with controlled morphology, particle size and doping. The monochromatic photon-to-current conversion efficiencies were recorded in the UV spectral region on bare ZnO and in the visible region on ruthenium dye-sensitized cells. The results show relatively high efficiencies for such systems and demonstrate the potential of ZnO nanostructured cells as materials for photovoltaic applications. (C) 1999 Acta Metallurgica Inc.
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