Abstract
We were able to attach CdSe quantum dots (QDs) having a ZnS inorganic glue layer directly to a mesoporous TiO2 (mp-TiO2) surface by spray coating and thermal annealing. Quantum-dot-sensitized solar cells based on CdSe QDs having ZnS as the inorganic glue layer could easily transport generated charge carriers because of the intimate bonding between CdSe and mp-TiO2. The application of spray pyrolysis deposition (SPD) to obtain additional CdSe layers improved the performance characteristics to V oc = 0.45 V, Jsc = 10.7 mA/cm2, fill factor = 35.8%, and power conversion efficiency = 1.7%. Furthermore, ZnS post-treatment improved the device performance to Voc = 0.57 V, Jsc = 11.2 mA/cm2, fill factor = 35.4%, and power conversion efficiency = 2.2%.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 18576-18580 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Langmuir |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue number | 23 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2010 Dec 7 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Materials Science
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Surfaces and Interfaces
- Spectroscopy
- Electrochemistry