ZnO-based nanocrystalline powders with applications in hybrid photovoltaic cells

L.C. DAMONTE; V. DONDERIS; S. FERRARI; M. MEYER; J. OROZCO; M.A. HERNA´NDEZ-FENOLLOSA

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY

PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD

Año: 2010 vol. 35 p. 5834 - 5837

0360-3199

In recent years there has been a growing interest in the development of hybrid photovoltaiccells consisting of new materials, such as devices based on the combination of a wide gapsemiconductor and an organic dye (dye-sensitized solar cells, DSSC). In this paper weobtain nano-zinc oxide particles whose optical and electrical properties have been modifiedby the presence of small amounts of Al or In acting as dopants. The aim of this study isto improve the compatibility of each of the compounds present in the photovoltaic solarcell. The knowledge gained will provide input to guide the processes in the manufacture ofhybrid solar cells.