Publications by authors named "Ana Chuquer"
Int J Mol Sci
November 2021
Article Synopsis
- The study focused on improving the energy conversion efficiency (ECE) of perovskite solar cells by utilizing a nanopatterned mesoporous TiO (mp-TiO) thin-film layer as an electron transport layer (ETL).
- The mp-TiO thin-film was created using a nanoimprinting method, resulting in a well-structured layer with a controlled nanopatterning diameter of 280 nm and varying depths.
- The ECE of the solar cells with the nanopatterned layer ranged from 14.24% to 15.83%, outperforming the 14.07% efficiency of the non-nanopatterned variant by improving electron generation, density, and overall performance of the cells.
Nanomaterials (Basel)
January 2021
Article Synopsis
- Researchers are focusing on enhancing the efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) by introducing new materials like gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) and scattering layers.
- A DSSC without any enhancements achieved a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 5.85%, while incorporating Au NPs increased the PCE to 6.50%, and adding a scattering layer further improved it to 6.61%.
- The best performance of 7.12% PCE was achieved with both Au NPs and a scattering layer, showcasing their combined effect on electron generation and light harvesting.
