Controlled synthesis of TiO2 nanoparticles and nanospheres using a microwave assisted approach for their application in dye-sensitized solar cells

Dar, Ibrahim M and Chandiran, Aravind Kumar and Graetzel, Michael and Nazeeruddin, Mohammad K and Shivashankar, Srinivasrao A (2014) Controlled synthesis of TiO2 nanoparticles and nanospheres using a microwave assisted approach for their application in dye-sensitized solar cells. In: JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A, 2 (6). pp. 1662-1667.

PDF jou_mat_che_2-6_1662_2014.pdf - Published Version Restricted to Registered users only Download (713kB) | Request a copy

Abstract

Rapid and facile synthesis of similar to 7 nm and similar to 100-400 nm nano-structures of anatase titania is achieved by exploiting the chemical nature of solvents through a microwave based approach. After using these nanostructures as a photoanode in dye-sensitized solar cells, a modest yet appreciable efficiency of 6.5% was achieved under the illumination of AM 1.5 G one sun (100 mW cm(-2)).

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publication:	JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
Publisher:	ROYAL SOC CHEMISTRY
Additional Information:	Copyright for this article belongs to the ROYAL SOC CHEMISTRY, ENGLAND
Department/Centre:	Division of Chemical Sciences > Materials Research Centre Division of Interdisciplinary Sciences > Centre for Nano Science and Engineering
Date Deposited:	25 Feb 2014 08:35
Last Modified:	25 Feb 2014 08:35
URI:	http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/48465

Actions (login required)

View Item