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Morphology-Controllable 1d-3d Nanostructured Tio2 Bilayer Photoanodes For Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells, Ziqi Sun, Jung Ho Kim, Yue Zhao, Darren Attard, S X. Dou
Morphology-Controllable 1d-3d Nanostructured Tio2 Bilayer Photoanodes For Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells, Ziqi Sun, Jung Ho Kim, Yue Zhao, Darren Attard, S X. Dou
Australian Institute for Innovative Materials - Papers
Morphology-controlled bilayer TiO2 nanostructures consisting of one-dimensional (1D) nanowire bottom arrays and a three-dimensional (3D) dendritic microsphere top layer were synthesized via a one-step hydrothermal method. These novel 1D-3D bilayer photoanodes demonstrated the highest energy conversion efficiency of 7.2% for rutile TiO2 dye-sensitized solar cells to date, with TiCl4 post-treatment.
A Study Of Tio2 Binder-Free Paste Prepared For Low Temperature Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells, Jeremy H. Yune, Inna Karatchevtseva, Gerri Triani, Klaudia Wagner, David Officer
A Study Of Tio2 Binder-Free Paste Prepared For Low Temperature Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells, Jeremy H. Yune, Inna Karatchevtseva, Gerri Triani, Klaudia Wagner, David Officer
Australian Institute for Innovative Materials - Papers
A binder-free titania paste was prepared by chemical modification of an acidic TiO2 sol with ammonia. By varying the ammonia concentration, the viscosity of the acidic TiO2 suspension increased, thereby allowing uniform films to be cast. The photoelectrochemical performance of TiO2 electrodes, cast as single layers, was dependent on the thermal treatment cycle. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy was used to characterize the extent of residual organics and found that acetates from the TiO2 precursor preparation were retained within the electrode structure after thermal treatment at 150 °C. Electrodes of nominal thickness 4 lm produced an energy conversion efficiency as high …
The Effect Of Microscopic Texture On The Direct Plasma Surface Passivation Of Si Solar Cells, S Mehrabian, S Xu, A A. Qaemi, B Shokri, C Chan, K Ostrikov
The Effect Of Microscopic Texture On The Direct Plasma Surface Passivation Of Si Solar Cells, S Mehrabian, S Xu, A A. Qaemi, B Shokri, C Chan, K Ostrikov
Australian Institute for Innovative Materials - Papers
Textured silicon surfaces are widely used in manufacturing of solar cells due to increasing the light absorption probability and also the antireflection properties. However, these Si surfaces have a high density of surface defects that need to be passivated. In this study, the effect of the microscopic surface texture on the plasma surface passivation of solar cells is investigated. The movement of 105Hþ ions in the texture-modified plasma sheath is studied by Monte Carlo numerical simulation. The hydrogen ions are driven by the combined electric field of the plasma sheath and the textured surface. The ion dynamics is simulated, and …
An Overview - Functional Nanomaterials For Lithium Rechargeable Batteries, Supercapacitors, Hydrogen Storage, And Fuel Cells, Hua-Kun Liu
Australian Institute for Innovative Materials - Papers
There is tremendous worldwide interest in functional nanostructured materials, which are the advanced nanotechnology materials with internal or external dimensions on the order of nanometers. Their extremely small dimensions make these materials unique and promising for clean energy applications such as lithium ion batteries, supercapacitors, hydrogen storage, fuel cells, and other applications. This paper will highlight the development of new approaches to study the relationships between the structure and the physical, chemical, and electrochemical properties of functional nanostructured materials. The Energy Materials Research Programme at the Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, the University of Wollongong, has been focused on …
Porous Titania Nanosheet/Nanoparticle Hybrids As Photoanodes For Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells, Yang Bai, Zheng Xing, Hua Yu, Zhen Li, Rose Amal, Lianzhou Wang
Porous Titania Nanosheet/Nanoparticle Hybrids As Photoanodes For Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells, Yang Bai, Zheng Xing, Hua Yu, Zhen Li, Rose Amal, Lianzhou Wang
Australian Institute for Innovative Materials - Papers
Porous titania nanohybrids (NHs) were successfully prepared by hybridizing the exfoliated titania nanosheets with anatase TiO2 nanoparticles. Various characterizations revealed that the titania NHs as photoanodes play a trifunctional role (light harvesting, dye adsorption, and electron transfer) in improving the efficiency (η) of the dye-sensitized solar cells. The optimized photoanode consisting layered NHs demonstrated a high overall conversion efficiency of 10.1%, remarkably enhanced by 29.5% compared to that (7.8%) obtained from the benchmark P25 nanoparticles under the same testing conditions.
Cation Exchange At Semiconducting Oxide Surfaces: Origin Of Light-Induced Performance Increases In Porphyrin Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells, Matthew J. Griffith, Kenji Sunahara, Akihiro Furube, Attila J. Mozer, David L. Officer, Pawel Wagner, Gordon G. Wallace, Shogo Mori
Cation Exchange At Semiconducting Oxide Surfaces: Origin Of Light-Induced Performance Increases In Porphyrin Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells, Matthew J. Griffith, Kenji Sunahara, Akihiro Furube, Attila J. Mozer, David L. Officer, Pawel Wagner, Gordon G. Wallace, Shogo Mori
Australian Institute for Innovative Materials - Papers
The origin of simultaneous improvements in the short-circuit current density (Jsc) and open-circuit voltage (Voc) of porphyrin dye-sensitized TiO2 solar cells following white light illumination was studied by systematic variation of several different device parameters. Reduction of the dye surface loading resulted in greater relative performance enhancements, suggesting open space at the TiO2 surface expedites the process. Variation of the electrolyte composition and subsequent analysis of the conduction band potential shifts suggested that a light-induced replacement of surface-adsorbed lithium (Li+) ions with dimethylpropylimidazolium (DMPIm+) ions was responsible for an increased electron lifetime by decreasing the recombination with the redox mediator. …
Bio-Ink Properties And Printability For Extrusion Printing Living Cells, Johnson H. Y Chung, Sina Naficy, Zhilian Yue, Robert Kapsa, Anita Quigley, Simon E. Moulton, Gordon G. Wallace
Bio-Ink Properties And Printability For Extrusion Printing Living Cells, Johnson H. Y Chung, Sina Naficy, Zhilian Yue, Robert Kapsa, Anita Quigley, Simon E. Moulton, Gordon G. Wallace
Australian Institute for Innovative Materials - Papers
Additive biofabrication (3D bioprinting) makes it possible to create scaffolds with precise geometries, control over pore interconnectivity and architectures that are not possible with conventional techniques. Inclusion of cells within the ink to form a “bio-ink” presents the potential to print 3D structures that can be implanted into damaged/diseased tissue to promote highly controlled cell-based regeneration and repair. The properties of an ‘ink’ are defined by its formulation and critically influence the delivery and integrity of structure formed. Importantly, the ink properties need to conform to biological requirements necessary for the cell system that they are intended to support and …
Structurally Stabilized Mesoporous Tio2 Nanofibres For Efficient Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells, Fargol Hasani Bijarbooneh, Yue Zhao, Ziqi Sun, Yoon-Uk Heo, Victor Malgras, Jung Ho Kim, S X. Dou
Structurally Stabilized Mesoporous Tio2 Nanofibres For Efficient Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells, Fargol Hasani Bijarbooneh, Yue Zhao, Ziqi Sun, Yoon-Uk Heo, Victor Malgras, Jung Ho Kim, S X. Dou
Australian Institute for Innovative Materials - Papers
One-dimensional (1D) TiO2 nanostructures are very desirable for providing fascinating properties and features, such as high electron mobility, quantum confinement effects, and high specific surface area. Herein, 1D mesoporous TiO2 nanofibres were prepared using the electrospinning method to verify their potential for use as the photoelectrode of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). The 1D mesoporous nanofibres, 300 nm in diameter and 10-20 μm in length, were aggregated from anatase nanoparticles 20-30 nm in size. The employment of these novel 1D mesoporous nanofibres significantly improved dye loading and light scattering of the DSSC photoanode, and resulted in conversion cell efficiency of 8.14%, …