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CdS-sensitized TiO2 photoelectrodes for quantum dots-based solar cells

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 January 2013

Ulugbek Shaislamov ,
Hyun Kim  and
Bee Lyong Yang
Ulugbek Shaislamov
Affiliation:
Department of Information and Nanomaterials Engineering, School of Advanced Materials and System Engineering, Kumoh National Institute of Technology, Gumi 730-701, Korea
Hyun Kim
Affiliation:
Department of Information and Nanomaterials Engineering, School of Advanced Materials and System Engineering, Kumoh National Institute of Technology, Gumi 730-701, Korea
Bee Lyong Yang*
Affiliation:
Department of Information and Nanomaterials Engineering, School of Advanced Materials and System Engineering, Kumoh National Institute of Technology, Gumi 730-701, Korea
*
a)Address all correspondence to this author. e-mail: [email protected]
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Abstract

Hydrothermally grown TiO2 nanorod (NR) photoelectrodes were prepared by sensitizing CdS quantum dots to improve visible light activity of the TiO2. The CdS-sensitized photoelectrodes were heat-treated to obtain enhanced performance of the photoelectrode under visible light. Furthermore, performance of the TiO2 NR-based photoanodes was compared with those made of TiO2 nanotubes (NTs). Photocurrent measurement and overall cell efficiency of the NR-based solar cells showed higher efficiency compared to NT-based solar cell.

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Journal of Materials Research , Volume 28 , Issue 3: Focus Issue: Titanium Dioxide Nanomaterials , 14 February 2013 , pp. 497 - 501
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2013

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