The effect of the series resistance in dye-sensitized solar cells explored by electron transport and back reaction using electrical and optical modulation techniques
✍ Scribed by Weiqing Liu; Linhua Hu; Songyuan Dai; Lei Guo; Nianquan Jiang; Dongxing Kou
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science
- Year
- 2010
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 693 KB
- Volume
- 55
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0013-4686
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✦ Synopsis
The influence of the series resistance on the electron transport and recombination processes in dyesensitized solar cells (DSC) has been investigated. The series resistances induced by some parts of DSC, such as the transparent conductive oxide (TCO), the electrolyte layer and the counter electrode, influence the performance of DSC. By combining three frequency-domain techniques, specifically electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), intensity modulated photocurrent spectroscopy (IMPS) and intensity modulated photovoltage spectroscopy (IMVS), we studied the relationship between the series resistance and the dynamic response of DSC. The results show that the series resistance induced by the TCO or counter electrode predominantly affects the electron transport under short circuit conditions and has no significant influence on the recombination under open circuit conditions. However, the resistance related to the electrolyte layer not only limits the carrier transport but also influences the recombination. Possible reasons for the influence of the series resistance on the electron transport and recombination processes in DSC are also discussed.