Photosynthesis in a test tube- dye sensitized solar cells as a teaching tool

Atul Raturi and Yoheni Fepuleai

Renewable Energy, 2010, vol. 35, issue 5, 1010-1013

Abstract: Dye sensitized solar cells employing natural plant dyes as phosensitizers can be effectively used to train students in the science and technology of solar cells. This is especially relevant to developing countries where facilities for silicon cell fabrication are non-existent. The cross-disciplinary nature of this device makes it very attractive for student projects. The present work describes such a project where anthocyanin dye from hibiscus flowers has been used as the electron harvester.

Keywords: Dye sensitized solar cells; Natural dyes (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2009.10.035

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