Effect of incorporating different polyaniline-surface modified nanosilica content into polyurethane-based quasi-solid-state electrolyte for dye-sensitized solar cells
Polyaniline‐surface modified nanosilica (S‐PANi) was incorporated into polyurethane (PU) to form a polymer matrix able to entrap liquid electrolyte and to function as a quasi‐solid state electrolyte (QSE) in dye‐sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). Nanosilica was first synthesized via sol–gel technique a...
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| author | Kai S. Liow Coswald S. Sipaut Mee, Ching Ung Jedol Dayou |
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| description | Polyaniline‐surface modified nanosilica (S‐PANi) was incorporated into polyurethane (PU) to form a polymer matrix able to entrap liquid electrolyte and to function as a quasi‐solid state electrolyte (QSE) in dye‐sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). Nanosilica was first synthesized via sol–gel technique and was post modified with aniline to form S‐PANi. The effects of introducing different S‐PANi content (5, 10, 15, and 20 wt%) on the nanoparticle distribution, surface morphology, surface porosity, thermal stability, and the structure of the PU matrix were analyzed using transmitted and reflected light microscopes, TGA and X‐ray powder diffraction. Additionally, polymer matrix absorptivity, conductivity, and ion diffusion of the formulated QSEs were investigated by using a digital analytical balance, the AC impedance method, and cyclic voltammetry. Lastly, all of the formulated quasi‐solid‐state electrolytes were applied for use in DSSCs wherein their charge recombination, photovoltaic performance, and lifespan were measured. The quasi‐solid‐state electrolyte based on 15 wt% S‐PANi (PU‐15%S‐PANi) exhibited the highest light‐to‐energy conversion efficiency, namely 3.17%, with an open circuit voltage of 708 mV, a short circuit current of 4.13 mA cm⁻², and a fill factor of 0.65. |
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| spelling | ums.eprints-254852020-06-05T05:53:34Z https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/25485/ Effect of incorporating different polyaniline-surface modified nanosilica content into polyurethane-based quasi-solid-state electrolyte for dye-sensitized solar cells Kai S. Liow Coswald S. Sipaut Mee, Ching Ung Jedol Dayou TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering Polyaniline‐surface modified nanosilica (S‐PANi) was incorporated into polyurethane (PU) to form a polymer matrix able to entrap liquid electrolyte and to function as a quasi‐solid state electrolyte (QSE) in dye‐sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). Nanosilica was first synthesized via sol–gel technique and was post modified with aniline to form S‐PANi. The effects of introducing different S‐PANi content (5, 10, 15, and 20 wt%) on the nanoparticle distribution, surface morphology, surface porosity, thermal stability, and the structure of the PU matrix were analyzed using transmitted and reflected light microscopes, TGA and X‐ray powder diffraction. Additionally, polymer matrix absorptivity, conductivity, and ion diffusion of the formulated QSEs were investigated by using a digital analytical balance, the AC impedance method, and cyclic voltammetry. Lastly, all of the formulated quasi‐solid‐state electrolytes were applied for use in DSSCs wherein their charge recombination, photovoltaic performance, and lifespan were measured. The quasi‐solid‐state electrolyte based on 15 wt% S‐PANi (PU‐15%S‐PANi) exhibited the highest light‐to‐energy conversion efficiency, namely 3.17%, with an open circuit voltage of 708 mV, a short circuit current of 4.13 mA cm⁻², and a fill factor of 0.65. John Wiley & Sons Inc. 2020 Article PeerReviewed text en https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/25485/1/Effect%20of%20incorporating%20different%20polyaniline-surface%20modified%20nanosilica%20content%20into%20polyurethane-based%20quasi-solid-state%20electrolyte%20for%20dye-sensitized%20solar%20cells.pdf Kai S. Liow and Coswald S. Sipaut and Mee, Ching Ung and Jedol Dayou (2020) Effect of incorporating different polyaniline-surface modified nanosilica content into polyurethane-based quasi-solid-state electrolyte for dye-sensitized solar cells. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. ISSN 0021-8995 https://doi.org/10.1002/app.49147 |
| spellingShingle | TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering Kai S. Liow Coswald S. Sipaut Mee, Ching Ung Jedol Dayou Effect of incorporating different polyaniline-surface modified nanosilica content into polyurethane-based quasi-solid-state electrolyte for dye-sensitized solar cells |
| title | Effect of incorporating different polyaniline-surface modified nanosilica content into polyurethane-based quasi-solid-state electrolyte for dye-sensitized solar cells |
| title_full | Effect of incorporating different polyaniline-surface modified nanosilica content into polyurethane-based quasi-solid-state electrolyte for dye-sensitized solar cells |
| title_fullStr | Effect of incorporating different polyaniline-surface modified nanosilica content into polyurethane-based quasi-solid-state electrolyte for dye-sensitized solar cells |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effect of incorporating different polyaniline-surface modified nanosilica content into polyurethane-based quasi-solid-state electrolyte for dye-sensitized solar cells |
| title_short | Effect of incorporating different polyaniline-surface modified nanosilica content into polyurethane-based quasi-solid-state electrolyte for dye-sensitized solar cells |
| title_sort | effect of incorporating different polyaniline surface modified nanosilica content into polyurethane based quasi solid state electrolyte for dye sensitized solar cells |
| topic | TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering |
| url | https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/25485/1/Effect%20of%20incorporating%20different%20polyaniline-surface%20modified%20nanosilica%20content%20into%20polyurethane-based%20quasi-solid-state%20electrolyte%20for%20dye-sensitized%20solar%20cells.pdf |
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