Study On Design And Manufacturing Of Dye Sensitized Solar Cell By Using Biomass Based Dye: Performance Evaluation Of Different Types Of Dye Sensitized Solar Cells

K. Mohan Reddy*, K.S.R. Murthy**
*-** Department of Chemistry, College of Engineering Studies, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun, India.
Periodicity:October - December'2014
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jms.2.3.2964

Abstract

The present study is aimed at developing third generation Dye Sensitized Solar Cell (DSSC) technology research which is being recently used as an alternative to crystalline solar cell because of its increase in the efficiency with less cost, thin film and flexibility. The paper includes the most recent research topics on utilization of porous zinc oxide photo electrode, Graphene, Nano structured titanium oxide, ionic liquid electrolytes, carbon Nano tubes and biomass based pigments for manufacturing dye sensitized solar cell. The paper also describes various options to increase the efficiency and analyses the perspectives for the future development of the technology. This study not only covers the fundamentals of DSSC but also the related cutting edge research like durability, high efficiency, low cost and rural level manufacture process by using screen printer, dye tank and programmable hot plate and its development for its commercial applications.

Keywords

Solar cells, Dye Sensitized Solar Cells, Biomass, Conversions

How to Cite this Article?

Reddy, K. M., & Murthy, K. S. R. (2014). Study on Design and Manufacturing of Dye Sensitized Solar Cell by Using Biomass Based Dye: Performance Evaluation of Different Types of Dye Sensitized Solar Cells. i-manager's Journal on Material Science, 2(3), 18-26. https://doi.org/10.26634/jms.2.3.2964

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