Abstract
Optoelectronic properties of hybrid solar cells were investigated by mixing cadmium sulfide nanorods with a conjugated polymer, poly[2-methoxy-5-(2′- ethylhexyloxy)-1,4-phenylenevinylene] (MEH-PPV). CdS nanorods were grown vertically on Ti substrates by electrochemical deposition through a porous alumina template. Absorption spectrum of the composite layer was the same as the superposition of the absorption spectrum of each individual material. The photoluminescence signal from MEH-PPV film was reduced as a result of the mixing. The energy conversion efficiency of MEH-PPV solar cell improved from 0.0012% to about 0.60% when combined with the vertically aligned CdS nanorods.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 166-174 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells |
Volume | 90 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2006 Jan 23 |
Keywords
- CdS
- Hybrid solar cell
- Nanorod
- Organic
- Photovoltaic
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films