Photovoltaic cells based on dye-sensitisation of single-wall carbon nanotubes in a polymer matrix

被引:76
作者
Kymakis, E [1 ]
Amaratunga, GAJ [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Cambridge, Dept Engn, Cambridge CB2 1PZ, England
关键词
polymer; nanotubes; dye; photovoltaic;
D O I
10.1016/j.solmat.2003.08.013
中图分类号
TE [石油、天然气工业]; TK [能源与动力工程];
学科分类号
0807 ; 0820 ;
摘要
A molecular dispersed heterojunction solar cell consisting of a polymer and dye coated carbon nanotubes blend sandwiched between metal electrodes has been developed. The dye naphthalocyanine (NaPc) was used as the main sensitiser, while nanotubes and poly(3-octylthiophene) (P3OT) act as the electron acceptor and the electron donor, respectively. The incorporation of the NaPc in the P3OT/SWNT composite does dramatically increase the layer absorption resulting in a much higher photocurrent. We report on the exploration of new principles and concepts to develop molecular electronic devices for low cost solar cells. (C) 2003 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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页码:465 / 472
页数:8
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