Synthesis of Carbon Nanotube Using Olive Oil and It's Application in DYE Sensitized Solar Cell

Abstract

In this study we report the synthesis of Carbon NanoTubes  using  Green chemistry (Olive Oil) for application in Dye Sensitised Solar Cells (DSSCs) as counter electrode materials. (cathode). Prior research has resulted in using platinum deposited over transparent conducting oxide (TCO) as a cathode in DSSC to achieve high efficiency cells. However, the degradation of platinum over time poses a significant challenge in identifying the right material to maintain efficiency and operation over time. In this regard, the high conductivity and transparency of CNTs make them a potentially attractive option so For the purpose of increasing the energy conversion efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), carbon nanotubes were deposited on a Transparent Conducting Oxide and The efficiency of CNT-counter electrode DSSC was improved .Nanotubes catalyze the reduction of triiodide, a reaction that is important for the dye-sensitized solar cell.

Keywords

• Carbon Nanotube,Olive Oil,Carbon Vapour Deposition(CVD),Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell,Counter Electrode.

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