Enhanced open-circuit voltage of p-type DSC with highly crystalline NiO nanoparticles

Chem Commun (Camb). 2011 Apr 28;47(16):4808-10. doi: 10.1039/c0cc05445c. Epub 2011 Mar 17.

Abstract

Highly crystalline NiO nanoparticles synthesized through a facile thermolysis route were used as photocathode materials in p-type dye-sensitized solar cells resulting in open-circuit voltages exceeding 300 mV with an iodide/triiodide mediator.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Crystallization
  • Electric Power Supplies*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Nanotechnology
  • Nickel / chemistry*
  • Particle Size
  • Solar Energy*
  • Surface Properties

Substances

  • Nickel
  • nickel monoxide