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Method for preparing Al2O3 modified ZnO nano porous thin film combined electrode

A composite electrode and nanoporous technology, applied in the field of nanomaterials, can solve the problems of reducing the conversion efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cells, not achieving significant performance improvement effect, hindering electron injection efficiency, etc., achieving simple process and improved light energy conversion efficiency. , the effect of uniform thickness

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-12-05
UNIV OF SCI & TECH BEIJING
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This will not only cause corrosion on the surface of ZnO nanomaterials, but also produce a ZnO that seriously hinders the electron injection efficiency. 2+ / dye complexes, ultimately greatly reducing the conversion efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cells
At present, scientists from various countries are trying to prevent acid dyes from reducing the performance of ZnO nanomaterial-based batteries through surface modification, but different modification methods have different effects, and have not achieved significant performance improvement.

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[0023] 1. Put the ZnO powder into the grinding bowl and grind it thoroughly for 0.8 hours, then sinter at 500°C for 30 minutes and then cool down to room temperature naturally.

[0024] 2. The above treated ZnO powder (2g), terpineol (8.7mL), ethyl cellulose (1.0g) and absolute ethanol (50mL) were mixed to prepare a slurry. Ultrasonic vibration and stirring were performed for 30 minutes. Then put it on the heating furnace to heat, and keep stirring for 20-30 minutes, until a viscous slurry is formed.

[0025] 3. Spread the ZnO nano-slurry evenly on the FTO conductive glass, sinter it in a box furnace at 450°C for 1 hour after drying, and take it out after natural cooling. Repeat the above operation three times to obtain a ZnO nanoparticle porous film electrode with a thickness of about 30 microns.

[0026] 4. Use a dropper to absorb the aluminum oxide sol with a molar ratio of aluminum isopropoxide to distilled water of 1:200, and drop 1 drop on the surface of the ZnO nanopa...

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[0029] 1. Put the ZnO powder into the grinding bowl and grind it thoroughly for 0.5 hours, then sinter at 500°C for 30 minutes and then cool down to room temperature naturally.

[0030] 2. The above treated ZnO powder (4g), terpineol (20mL), ethyl cellulose (2.0g) and absolute ethanol (100mL) were mixed to prepare a slurry. Ultrasonic vibration and stirring were performed for 30 minutes. Then be placed on heating stove and heat, and constantly stir 20 minutes, obtain viscous shape slurry.

[0031]3. Spread the ZnO nano-slurry evenly on the FTO, sinter it in a box furnace at 450°C for 1 hour after drying, and take it out after natural cooling. A ZnO nanoparticle porous film electrode with a thickness of about 10 micrometers can be obtained.

[0032] 4. Use a dropper to absorb the aluminum oxide sol with a molar ratio of aluminum isopropoxide to distilled water of 1:200, and drop 1 drop on the surface of the ZnO nanoparticle porous film prepared above. After standing still fo...

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[0034] 1. Put the ZnO powder into the grinding bowl and grind it thoroughly for 0.5 hours, then sinter at 500°C for 30 minutes and then cool down to room temperature naturally.

[0035] 2. The above treated ZnO powder (2 g), terpineol (10 mL), ethyl cellulose (1.0 g), and absolute ethanol (50 mL) were mixed to prepare a slurry. Ultrasonic vibration and stirring were performed for 30 minutes. Then be placed on heating stove and heat, and constantly stir 20 minutes, obtain viscous shape slurry.

[0036] 3. Scrape-coat the ZnO nano-slurry on the stainless steel bottom, sinter in a box furnace at 450°C for 1 hour after drying, and take it out after natural cooling. A ZnO nanoparticle porous film electrode with a thickness of about 10 micrometers can be obtained.

[0037] 4. Use a dropper to absorb the aluminum oxide sol with a molar ratio of aluminum isopropoxide to distilled water of 1:100, and drop 1 drop on the surface of the ZnO nanoparticle porous film prepared above. Afte...

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Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of nano materials, in particular relating to a method for preparing a Al2O3 modified ZnO nano porous thin film combined electrode, which is characterized in that a ZnO nanoparticle porous thin film is utilized as the base layer of the combined electrode; a spin-coating alumina sol method is selected as the method for preparing the Al2O3-ZnO nanoparticle porous thin film combined electrode; and the thickness of the Al2O3 thin film coating can be controlled by reasonably adjusting the concentration of sol, the number of coating layers, and the sintering times so as to realize regulation and control on the combined electrode performance, and an alumina modification layer is utilized to improve the acid corrosion resistance of the ZnO nanoparticle porous thin film electrode in the dye sensitization process. The Al2O3-ZnO nanoparticle porous thin film combined electrode prepared by the invention and used for dye sensitization of a solar battery has the advantages of high stability, stable performance, strong acid resistance, simple preparation method, low cost, high efficiency, wide adjustable area range, capability of being suitable for industrialized production and the like.

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technical field [0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of nanomaterials, and in particular provides a method for improving the acid corrosion resistance of zinc oxide nanoparticle porous film electrodes in the process of dye sensitization by using an aluminum oxide modification layer, and relates to a highly stable Preparation method of dye-sensitized solar cell anode. Background technique [0002] With the development of science and technology, human consumption of underground energy has increased dramatically, and the earth is facing a very serious energy crisis and environmental pollution. Therefore, the development of new energy sources with low cost and environmental friendliness has become a hotspot in the current research field. Solar energy is the most basic form of energy for human survival and development. The research of photovoltaic power generation technology began in the 1950s, and its appearance has opened up a broad space for the utilization of...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): H01G9/04H01G9/20H01M14/00H01L51/48
CPCY02E10/542Y02E10/549Y02P70/50
Inventor 张跃秦子黄运华廖庆亮
Owner UNIV OF SCI & TECH BEIJING