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Ionic Liquid Based Gel Electrolyte Compositions for Dye Sensitized Solar Cells

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 February 2011

K. G. Chittibabu,
S. Hadjikyriacou and
L. Li
K. G. Chittibabu
Affiliation:
Konarka Technologies, 100 Foot of John Street, Lowell, MA 01852, USA.
S. Hadjikyriacou
Affiliation:
Konarka Technologies, 100 Foot of John Street, Lowell, MA 01852, USA.
L. Li
Affiliation:
Konarka Technologies, 100 Foot of John Street, Lowell, MA 01852, USA.
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Abstract

Konarka Technologies has developed efficient electrolyte compositions based on nonvolatile ionic liquids. The electrolyte compositions were subsequently gelled using a metal ion complexation technique, without compromising the photovoltaic performance of the dye sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). The photovoltaic performance of the gel electrolyte incorporated DSSCs is quite stable for extended period of time even in the absence of sealing. Detailed results on performance and stability of the gel electrolyte incorporated DSSCs are presented.

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