In this chapter the structure and the fundamental operation of the dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) are presented. The properties and requirements for each individual component used in a DSSC are given. The emphasis is given to the preparation of the TiO2 layers for glass-based as well as the flexible/plastic DSSCs. In addition also advanced hybrid DSSC systems are presented. In overall, the emphasis of the chapter is given to the involvement of sol-gel chemistry in the preparation of the individual DSSCs components, primarily of TiO2 layers and electrolytes.
COBISS.SI-ID: 9022804
Spatial characterization techniques are applied to dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). A comparison between transmittance imaging (TI), light-beam-induced-current (LBIC) scan and electroluminescence imaging is carried out. EL has been used for characterization of DSSCs, showing that EL imaging is a proper method to follow the evolution of the inhomogeneities present in the electrolyte or TiO2 layer.
COBISS.SI-ID: 9546068