The application of a three dimensional CNT-sponge as the counter electrode for dye-sensitized solar cells

Jikun Chen; Fanqi Meng; Xuchun Gui; Huicheng Sun; Zhiping Zeng; Zhen Li; Yanfei Zhou; Zikang Tang

doi:10.1016/j.carbon.2012.08.002

The application of a three dimensional CNT-sponge as the counter electrode for dye-sensitized solar cells

Jikun Chen, Fanqi Meng, Xuchun Gui, Huicheng Sun, Zhiping Zeng, Zhen Li, Yanfei Zhou, Zikang Tang

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Abstract

A sponge-like three dimensional carbon nanotube (CNT) framework has been applied as the counter electrode for a dye-sensitized solar cell (DSC). The CNT-sponge shows high catalytic activity to the counter electrode reduction reactions of I^-/I₃ ^- redox couple and a photoelectric conversion efficiency of 6.21% has been achieved. Compared with previous carbon-based counter electrode materials for DSCs, the CNT sponge retains highly flexibility and good mechanical strength. Its soft structure makes it possible to directly transfer it onto a substrate to make DSC devices.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	5624-5627
Number of pages	4
Journal	Carbon
Volume	50
Issue number	15
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbon.2012.08.002
State	Published - Dec 2012
Externally published	Yes

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