Conductive regenerated cellulose film as counter electrode for efficient dye-sensitized solar cells
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Cellulose-based material for novel and functional application, has attracted more attention, due to its degradable, renewable and green nature. In this research, a conductive regenerated cellulose film (CRCF) was developed as an effective counter electrode (CE) for preparing dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). The CRCF presented desirable surface morphologies and structure and low resistance, and the resultant DSSC showed a high power conversion efficiency of 8.11%, which was comparable to that of traditional platinum-CE DSSC. Our discovery opens a new avenue for promoting cellulose application, as well as fabrication of cost-effective and eco-friendly DSSCs.
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OpenAlex topics: TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells · Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques · Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties
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