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Abdul Shukor, Nurul Izzati and Chan, Kah Yoong and Thien, Gregory Soon How and Yeoh, Mian En and Low, Pei Ling and Devaraj, Nisha Kumari and Ng, Zi Neng and Yap, Boon Kar (2023) A Green Approach to Natural Dyes in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells. Sensors, 23 (20). p. 8412. ISSN 1424-8220

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Abstract

Solar cells are pivotal in harnessing renewable energy for a greener and more sustainable energy landscape. Nonetheless, eco-friendly materials for solar cells have not been as extensive as conventional counterparts, highlighting a significant area for further investigation in advanc�ing sustainable energy technologies. This study investigated natural dyes from cost-effective and environmentally friendly blueberries and mulberries. These dyes were utilized as alternative sen�sitizers for dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). Alongside the natural dyes, a green approach was adopted for the DSSC design, encompassing TiO2 photoanodes, eco-friendly electrolytes, and green counter-electrodes created from graphite pencils and candle soot. Consequently, the best-optimized dye sensitizer was mulberry, with an output power of 13.79 µW and 0.122 µW for outdoor and indoor environments, respectively. This study underscored the feasibility of integrating DSSCs with sensitizers derived from readily available food ingredients, potentially expanding their applications in educational kits and technology development initiatives.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Solar cells
Subjects:	T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering > TK9900-9971 Electricity for amateurs. Amateur constructors' manuals
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering (FOE)
Depositing User:	Ms Nurul Iqtiani Ahmad
Date Deposited:	01 Dec 2023 00:48
Last Modified:	01 Dec 2023 00:48
URII:	http://shdl.mmu.edu.my/id/eprint/11877

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