TiO2 photo-electrode with gold capping for improved observation in dye-sensitized solar cell
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Gold nanoparticles as a capping layer over anatase TiO2 film was coated using DC sputtering method which was used as a photo-electrode in dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC). The properties such as structure, optical and morphology of the prepared photoanode were studied using various techniques. Along with the expected absorption band, an additional absorption band at 397–500 nm associated with the surface plasmon resonance was observed in the absorption spectrum of the TiO2–Au film. DSSC with TiO2–Au yielded higher short circuit current density with 4.8% efficiency, which is 69% greater than that obtained using TiO2 photoanode without capping. The fast transmission of excited electrons, separation of charge carriers and the reduced rate of electron–hole recombination in the electrode caused by the introduction of gold capping layer must be liable for the enhanced operation of the cell.
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OpenAlex topics: TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells · Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques · Transition Metal Oxide Nanomaterials
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