Powered by OpenAIRE graph
Found an issue? Give us feedback
image/svg+xml Jakob Voss, based on art designer at PLoS, modified by Wikipedia users Nina and Beao Closed Access logo, derived from PLoS Open Access logo. This version with transparent background. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Closed_Access_logo_transparent.svg Jakob Voss, based on art designer at PLoS, modified by Wikipedia users Nina and Beao Solar RRLarrow_drop_down
image/svg+xml Jakob Voss, based on art designer at PLoS, modified by Wikipedia users Nina and Beao Closed Access logo, derived from PLoS Open Access logo. This version with transparent background. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Closed_Access_logo_transparent.svg Jakob Voss, based on art designer at PLoS, modified by Wikipedia users Nina and Beao
Solar RRL
Article . 2025 . Peer-reviewed
License: Wiley Online Library User Agreement
Data sources: Crossref
addClaim

This Research product is the result of merged Research products in OpenAIRE.

You have already added 0 works in your ORCID record related to the merged Research product.

Highly Stable Dye‐Sensitized Solar Cell using Cobalt Tris(Bipyridyl) Complexes Via Monolithic Architecture

Authors: Jorge Martins; Ana M. V. M. Pereira; Seyedali Emami; Carlos Manuel Silva; Dzmitry Ivanou; Adélio Mendes;

Highly Stable Dye‐Sensitized Solar Cell using Cobalt Tris(Bipyridyl) Complexes Via Monolithic Architecture

Abstract

This study reports on the exceptional stability of cobalt‐mediated dye‐sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) assembled in a monolithic configuration with a carbon counter electrode (CE). DSSCs using [Co(bpy)3]2+/3+ redox mediators often face stability challenges due to light–induced interaction with tert‐butylpyridine (TBP), an electrolyte additive. This leads to the loss of electrochemically active mediators and degradation of the photovoltaic performance. However, the monolithic DSSCs in this work demonstrate unprecedented stability under continuous light soaking for over 1000 h. The stability is attributed to the device architecture and the carbon CE, which mitigate critical degradation mechanisms. Additionally, its adsorption capacity and opacity reduce the amount of free TBP in the electrolyte, thereby suppressing harmful photoinduced [Co(bpy)3]³+‐TBP complexation and water‐induced redox reactions. Despite high TBP concentrations (1.2 M), which typically accelerate degradation in conventional DSSCs, the monolithic devices maintained their performance due to electrolyte retention and reduced ion diffusion within the porous carbon layer. This study highlights the critical role of architecture in stabilizing cobalt‐mediated DSSCs, paving the way for robust, long‐term energy conversion applications.

Related Organizations
  • BIP!
    Impact byBIP!
    selected citations
    These citations are derived from selected sources.
    This is an alternative to the "Influence" indicator, which also reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).
    0
    popularity
    This indicator reflects the "current" impact/attention (the "hype") of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network.
    Average
    influence
    This indicator reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).
    Average
    impulse
    This indicator reflects the initial momentum of an article directly after its publication, based on the underlying citation network.
    Average
Powered by OpenAIRE graph
Found an issue? Give us feedback
selected citations
These citations are derived from selected sources.
This is an alternative to the "Influence" indicator, which also reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).
BIP!Citations provided by BIP!
popularity
This indicator reflects the "current" impact/attention (the "hype") of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network.
BIP!Popularity provided by BIP!
influence
This indicator reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).
BIP!Influence provided by BIP!
impulse
This indicator reflects the initial momentum of an article directly after its publication, based on the underlying citation network.
BIP!Impulse provided by BIP!
0
Average
Average
Average
Upload OA version
Are you the author of this publication? Upload your Open Access version to Zenodo!
It’s fast and easy, just two clicks!