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Improving the Efficiency of Natural Dye Sensitized Solar Cells

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Behme, Caitlin N. Improving the Efficiency of Natural Dye Sensitized Solar Cells. Neal, Brad M..University of Indianapolis. 2017. uindy.hykucommons.org/concern/generic_works/f8919d91-d4a3-4c88-b657-fc324ed4fcfd?locale=en.

APA citation style (7th ed.)

B. C. N. (2017). Improving the Efficiency of Natural Dye Sensitized Solar Cells. https://uindy.hykucommons.org/concern/generic_works/f8919d91-d4a3-4c88-b657-fc324ed4fcfd?locale=en

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Behme, Caitlin N. Improving the Efficiency of Natural Dye Sensitized Solar Cells. University of Indianapolis. 2017. https://uindy.hykucommons.org/concern/generic_works/f8919d91-d4a3-4c88-b657-fc324ed4fcfd?locale=en.

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Solar energy has the potential to be a major source of energy for the world if an effective means can be produced to harness it. Various methods of converting solar energy into electrical energy have been explored, including photovoltaic devices. In order for these devices to be viable for large scale production, it is important to improve the efficiency of the devices in terms of both effectiveness and cost. The construction of these devices will be discussed, as well as the trials performed in order to evaluate the performance of the devices. The construction of an instrument built in-house to analyze these solar cells will also be discussed. Dye-sensitized solar cells are an alternative to traditional silicon-based photovoltaic cells and if their efficiencies can be improved, they have the potential to be another viable option for solar energy utilization. Focus will be given to the impact of the different components used to construct the solar cells, the decision to build an instrument to better analyze these cells, and the differences in the observed properties when different sensitizing dyes and electrolyte solutions are used. The products of this project include an instrument to be utilized by future solar cell research students, a better methodology for fabricating the solar cells, and a better methodology for testing the solar cells; as well as preliminary conclusions of the best electrolyte and dye combinations based on completed trials.

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