量子点敏化太阳能电池中电荷定向传输的研究的中期报告.docxVIP

量子点敏化太阳能电池中电荷定向传输的研究的中期报告 Quantum dot sensitized solar cells (QDSSCs) have attracted much attention as a promising alternative to conventional silicon-based solar cells due to their high light absorption, low-cost materials, and potential for easy integration with flexible substrates. However, the efficiency of QDSSCs is still lower than that of silicon-based solar cells due to two main factors: (1) inefficient charge transport and (2) fast recombination of electron-hole pairs within the QDs. To address these issues, our research aims to investigate the directionality of charge transport in QDSSCs, which could potentially improve the efficiency of the device. In this mid-term report, we summarize the progress of our research so far. Firstly, we have successfully fabricated QDSSCs using a TiO2-based photoanode and CdS quantum dots as the sensitizer. The resulting devices showed a promising power conversion efficiency of 2.5%. However, we observed a low photocurrent density, which indicates poor charge transport within the device. To improve the charge transport, we have introduced a new electron acceptor layer consisting of ZnO nanoparticles between the TiO2 layer and the CdS sensitizer. This layer is expected to facilitate the transfer of electrons from the CdS quantum dots to the TiO2 layer, which is the major pathway for charge separation. We have characterized the properties of the electron acceptor layer using UV-Vis spectroscopy and found that it enhances the absorption of light in the visible region, which is important for the sensitizer. We have also conducted photoelectrochemical measurements to investigate the directionality of charge transport within the device. Using a linear sweep voltammetry technique, we observed a significant increase in the anodic current density, which indicates the efficient transfer of electrons from the sensitizer to the TiO2 layer. In conclusion, our research has shown promising results in terms of improving the directionality o