Preparation of TiO2 nanocrystalline electrode for dye-sensitized solar cells by 28 GHz microwave irradiation

被引:59
作者
Uchida, S
Tomiha, M
Masaki, N
Miyazawa, A
Takizawa, H
机构
[1] Tohoku Univ, Inst Multidisciplinary Res Adv Mat, Aoba Ku, Sendai, Miyagi 9808577, Japan
[2] Tohoku Univ, Grad Sch Engn, Dept Chem Mat, Aoba Ku, Sendai, Miyagi 9808579, Japan
关键词
dye-sensitized solar cell; 28 GHz microwave irradiation; TiO2 nanocrystalline electrode;
D O I
10.1016/j.solmat.2003.08.020
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
Microwave preparation of TiO2 nanocrystalline electrode for use in dye-sensitized solar cells is examined. A multi-mode microwave heating system operating at a frequency of 28 GHz is used to produce rapid processing. Well-sintered TiO2 nanocrystalline thin film is successfully fabricated on transparent conductive FTO glass electrode. Photoelectron energy conversion efficiency of 5.51% is achieved in an electrode prepared by 28 GHz microwave irradiation at 0.7 kW for 5 min. (C) 2003 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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页码:135 / 139
页数:5
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