Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) belong to the group of thin-film solar cells which have
been under extensive research for more than two decades due to their low cost, simple …

In 2003, Nobel Laureate Richard E. Smalley outlined humanity's top 10 problems for the
next 50 years. 1 The top problem is energy (Figure 1). Human society is facing a global …

In this review article, the important features (optical, thermal and electrochemical) of
triphenylamine (TPA) based organic hole transport materials (HTMs) in accordance with …

At the end of last century, the possibility to use devices based on molecular components for
the construction of a robust large-scale solar electricity production facility seemed utopic. But …

Quantum‐dot‐sensitized solar cells (QDSCs) are a promising low‐cost alternative to existing
photovoltaic technologies such as crystalline silicon and thin inorganic films. The absorption …

The dye-sensitized nanocrystalline TiO2 solar cells (DSSCs) provide a promising alternative
concept to conventional p–n junction photovoltaic devices. However, liquid-state DSSCs …

This review describes the main features of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSCs) and highlights
recent breakthroughs in this promising thin-film photovoltaic (PV) technology. After a brief …

Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) have aroused intense interest over the past decade
owing to their low cost and simple preparation procedures. Much effort has been devoted to …

Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSCs) using ionic liquids, 1-alkyl-3-methylimidazolium iodide
(alkyl: C3− C9), were fabricated with and without a low molecular weight gelator. The …

Historically, conventional solar cells were built from inorganic materials such as silicon.
Although the efficiency of such conventional solar cells is high, very expensive materials and …