Interface Modification of Dye-sensitized Solar Cells with Pivalic Acid to Enhance the Open-circuit Voltage
Li, X.; Lin, H.; Zakeeruddin, S.M.; Graetzel, M.; Li, J.B.
2009

Abstract

Pivalic acid (PVA) was used as a new coadsorbent to dyesensitized solar cells (DSCs) to modify the interface between the TiO2 films and electrolyte. The addition of PVA improved the light-to-electricity conversion efficiency of devices by 8% by enhancing the open-circuit voltage.

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Title Interface Modification of Dye-sensitized Solar Cells with Pivalic Acid to Enhance the Open-circuit Voltage
Author(s) Li, X. ; Lin, H. ; Zakeeruddin, S.M. ; Graetzel, M. ; Li, J.B.
Published in Chemistry Letters
Volume 38
Issue 4
Pages 322-323
Date 2009
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DOI https://doi.org/10.1246/cl.2009.322
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Record Appears in Scientific production and competences > SB - School of Basic Sciences > ISIC - Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering > LPI - Laboratory of Photonics and Interfaces
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