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Dye-sensitized solar cells based on critical raw material-free Fe–N–C counter electrodes
| العنوان: | Dye-sensitized solar cells based on critical raw material-free Fe–N–C counter electrodes |
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| المؤلفون: | David Sebastián, Stefano Trocino, Carmelo Lo Vecchio, Alexey Serov, Plamen Atanassov, Vincenzo Baglio |
| المصدر: | Materials for Renewable and Sustainable Energy, Vol 12, Iss 3, Pp 209-218 (2023) |
| بيانات النشر: | SpringerOpen, 2023. |
| سنة النشر: | 2023 |
| المجموعة: | LCC:Renewable energy sources |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: | Dye-sensitized solar cells, Counter electrode, Iron, Nitrogen, Fe–N–C catalyst, Stability, Energy conservation, TJ163.26-163.5, Renewable energy sources, TJ807-830 |
| الوصف: | Abstract Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) rely heavily on the counter electrode for their performance, which is responsible for collecting and transferring electrons generated at the photoanode. While platinum (Pt) has traditionally been used as a counter-electrode material, its cost, limited availability, and environmental concerns make it an unsuitable option for large-scale implementation. Iron–nitrogen––carbon (Fe–N–C) catalysts are receiving increasing attention due to their high catalytic activity and low cost. This study aims to investigate the performance of Fe–N–C materials as counter electrodes in DSSCs and assess their potential as a sustainable alternative to currently used platinum. Two different Fe–N–C-based materials have been synthesized using different carbon and nitrogen sources, and their electrochemical behavior has been assessed using current–voltage curves and impedance spectroscopy. The catalyst comprised a higher amount of iron and nitrogen shows higher efficiency and lower charge-transfer resistance due to improved iodide reaction kinetics and proper stability under potential cycling. However, this catalyst shows lower stability under a passive ageing procedure, which requires further clarification. Results provide new insights into the performance of Fe–N–C-based materials in DSSCs and aid in the further development of this promising technology. |
| نوع الوثيقة: | article |
| وصف الملف: | electronic resource |
| اللغة: | English |
| تدمد: | 2194-1459 2194-1467 82054037 |
| Relation: | https://doaj.org/toc/2194-1459; https://doaj.org/toc/2194-1467 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s40243-023-00241-8 |
| URL الوصول: | https://doaj.org/article/67abb10c5fc04c4b82054037d703de67 |
| رقم الانضمام: | edsdoj.67abb10c5fc04c4b82054037d703de67 |
| قاعدة البيانات: | Directory of Open Access Journals |
Full Text Finder | تدمد: | 21941459 21941467 82054037 |
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| DOI: | 10.1007/s40243-023-00241-8 |