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Photovoltaic characterization of dye‐sensitized solar cells: effect of device masking on conversion efficiency
Author(s) -
Ito Seigo,
Nazeeruddin Md. Khaja,
Liska Paul,
Comte Pascal,
Charvet Raphaël,
Péchy Péter,
Jirousek Marie,
Kay Andreas,
Zakeeruddin Shaik M.,
Grätzel Michael
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
progress in photovoltaics: research and applications
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.286
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1099-159X
pISSN - 1062-7995
DOI - 10.1002/pip.683
Subject(s) - photovoltaic system , dye sensitized solar cell , masking (illustration) , energy conversion efficiency , characterization (materials science) , materials science , optoelectronics , solar cell efficiency , solar cell , optics , nanotechnology , chemistry , electrical engineering , engineering , physics , art , electrode , electrolyte , visual arts
We analyze the effect of masking on the conversion efficiency of dye sensitized solar cells (DSC) by comparing the photovoltaic performance of the device subjected to light from a solar simulator for a variety of mask sizes. The aperture size of the mask had a significant effect on the energy conversion efficiency, which varied by as much as 36%. We identify factors that contribute to measurement errors and propose optimal conditions for the characterization of DSC's of small size. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.