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Modelling interfacial charge transfer in dye-sensitised solar cells

Penny, Melissa A. and Farrell, Troy W. and Will, Geoffrey D. and Bell, John M. (2004) Modelling interfacial charge transfer in dye-sensitised solar cells . Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry 164(1-3):pp. 41-46.

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Abstract

A mathematical model of interfacial charge transfer within dye-sensitised solar cells (DSC) is presented for the semiconductor–dye–electrolyte interface. A general framework for the model equations of interfacial current is developed. The model accounts for the transfer of charge produced by reactions involving dye molecules, electrolyte species and adsorbed electrons at three semiconductor surface states. The model framework allows for identification of the required kinetic parameters necessary for solving the model equations. The general framework serves as a motivation for discussion on obtaining the required kinetic parameter values experimentally.

Item Type:Journal Article
RM Number:2004002286
Status:Published
Keywords:Dye-sensitised solar cells; Electrode kinetics; Interfacial charge transfer
Subjects:Subjects UNSPECIFIED
ID Code:10116
Deposited By:Bozzetto, Adam
Deposited On:12 October 2007
Alternative Locations:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jphotochem.2003.12.025
Copyright Owner:Copyright 2004 Elsevier
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