Measuring the Performance of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells with Nickel Diimine Sensitizers
University
Shawnee State University
Major
Biomedical Science
Presentation Types
Poster Presentation
Keywords:
Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell, Nickel diimine, Synthesis, Energy
Abstract
With concerns over the negative effects of fossil fuel usage, there has been a rise in the demand for environmentally friendly, renewable energy sources. Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC) are one such method of renewable energy capture that allow sunlight to be harvested and used for a variety of applications. Typically, the sensitizers use transition metals like platinum, ruthenium, and osmium which are expensive and not environmentally conscious to source. Additionally, DSSCs contain other components like a semiconductor, a counter-electrode, and an electrolyte that work in conjunction with each other to produce voltage readings from the cells. This research aims to not only explore nickel as an alternative transition metal sensitizer for the DSSCs due to its affordability and simple synthetic pathways, but to also improve upon the cells’ performance.
Human Subjects
no
Faculty Mentor Name
Dr. Wendi Fleeman
Faculty Mentor Title
Professor of Chemistry
Faculty Mentor Academic Department
Natural Sciences
Recommended Citation
Johnson, Nathan, "Measuring the Performance of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells with Nickel Diimine Sensitizers" (2024). Celebration of Scholarship. 6.
https://digitalcommons.shawnee.edu/cos/2024/tuesday/6
Measuring the Performance of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells with Nickel Diimine Sensitizers
With concerns over the negative effects of fossil fuel usage, there has been a rise in the demand for environmentally friendly, renewable energy sources. Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC) are one such method of renewable energy capture that allow sunlight to be harvested and used for a variety of applications. Typically, the sensitizers use transition metals like platinum, ruthenium, and osmium which are expensive and not environmentally conscious to source. Additionally, DSSCs contain other components like a semiconductor, a counter-electrode, and an electrolyte that work in conjunction with each other to produce voltage readings from the cells. This research aims to not only explore nickel as an alternative transition metal sensitizer for the DSSCs due to its affordability and simple synthetic pathways, but to also improve upon the cells’ performance.