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Method for preparing shape-controllable dye-sensitized solar cell photo-anode

A technology of solar cells and dye sensitization, applied in the field of preparation of photoanode of dye-sensitized solar cells, can solve the problems such as the unique advantages of affecting the nano-size effect, the low crystallinity of titanium dioxide sol, and the unfavorable industrial production, and achieve excellent photoelectric conversion. Advantages, good prospects for industrial applications, and the effect of controllable morphology and size

Active Publication Date: 2014-04-02
SHANGHAI INST OF CERAMIC CHEM & TECH CHINESE ACAD OF SCI
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[0005] At present, titanium dioxide nanomaterials for dye-sensitized solar cells are usually prepared by titanate hydrolysis, sol-gel in nitric acid solution and hydrothermal treatment under acidic conditions. This preparation method needs to be higher than Hot pressing at a temperature of 250°C has strict requirements on equipment, and the high cost of synthesis is not conducive to industrial production. On the other hand, the grain size of titanium dioxide nanomaterials synthesized under acidic conditions is difficult to reach more than 30 nanometers, which limits its application. Application of dye-sensitized solar cell photoanode
[0006] Chinese patent (publication number CN101376112) discloses a method of preparing titanium dioxide nano-sol by hydrolyzing inorganic titanium compound and degelling under acidic conditions, but the obtained titanium dioxide sol has disadvantages such as low crystallinity and easy agglomeration
Chinese patent (publication number CN101049961) discloses a method for preparing a dye-sensitized solar cell film. After hydrolysis of organic titanate, titanium dioxide sol is prepared hydrothermally under alkaline conditions, but the obtained titanium dioxide sol has a wide particle size distribution. Disadvantages, thus affecting the unique advantages of the nano-size effect in photoelectric conversion

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[0036] The invention provides a method for preparing a photoanode of a dye-sensitized solar cell with controllable morphology. figure 1 A flowchart showing one example of the production method of the present invention. see figure 1 , the preparation method of the present invention may include the following steps.

[0037] (1) Mix titanium alkoxide and stabilizer at a volume ratio of 1: (0.5-3) to obtain a mixed solution (solution A). Among them, n-tetrabutyl titanate and / or isopropyl titanate can be used as the titanium alkoxide. The stabilizer can be at least one of ethanol, isopropanol, ethanolamine and diethylenetriamine.

[0038] (2) Slowly add deionized water dropwise to solution A until the concentration of Ti ions is diluted to 0.1-1 mol / L to obtain a transparent solution (solution B).

[0039] (3) Add an alkali solution to the solution B until the pH is 10-11. In one example, the solution B may be mixed with an equal volume of the alkali solution, and the pH of the...

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[0050] First prepare solution A: mix 100mL tetraisopropyl titanate and 200mL isopropanol; slowly add deionized water to solution A until the titanium ion concentration is diluted to 0.5mol / L to obtain solution B; volume of tetramethylammonium hydroxide solution mixed, the pH value of the tetramethylammonium hydroxide solution is 11, and reflux at 80 °C for 24 hours to obtain a transparent light yellow titanium dioxide sol; transfer the titanium dioxide sol to the polytetrafluoroethylene Heat treatment at 180°C for 5 hours in a lined reactor, centrifuge the hydroheated titanium dioxide sol at 5000rpm for 30 minutes, collect the obtained precipitate (nanocrystalline titanium dioxide) and disperse it in ethanol to prepare a titanium dioxide nanocrystalline solution with a solid content of 5%. ; Add polyethylene glycol and terpineol to the titanium dioxide nanocrystal solution, and the ratio of titanium dioxide, polyethylene glycol and terpineol is 1:3:4 to obtain a titanium dioxid...

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[0052] First configure solution A: mix 100mL tetraisopropyl titanate and 100mL absolute ethanol; slowly add deionized water to solution A until the titanium ion concentration is diluted to 0.9mol / L to obtain solution B; Mix volumes of dilute ammonia solution, the pH of the ammonia solution is 10, and reflux at 80°C for 24 hours to obtain a transparent light yellow titanium dioxide sol; transfer the titanium dioxide sol to a polytetrafluoro-lined reactor at 200°C Heat treatment for 10 hours, centrifuge the hydrothermal titanium dioxide sol at 7500 rpm for 30 minutes, collect the obtained precipitate (nanocrystalline titanium dioxide) and disperse it in ethanol to prepare a titanium dioxide nanocrystal solution with a solid content of 5%; add ethyl alcohol to the titanium dioxide nanocrystal solution Base cellulose and terpineol, the ratio of titanium dioxide, ethyl cellulose and terpineol is 1:5:4, to obtain a titanium dioxide paste for screen printing; in the SnO doped with flu...

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The invention relates to a method for preparing a shape-controllable dye-sensitized solar cell photo-anode. The method comprises the following steps: mixing titanium alkoxide and a stabilizer according to a volume ratio of 1:(0.5-3) to obtain a solution A, wherein the stabilizer is at least one of ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, ethanolamine and diethylenetriamine; dropwise adding deionized water into the solution A slowly until the concentration of Ti ions is 0.1-1mol / L to obtain a solution B; adding an alkaline solution into the solution B until the pH is 10-11, and reflowing for 18-30 hours at the temperature of 80-100 DEG C to obtain transparent and light-yellow titanium dioxide sol; transferring the transparent and light-yellow titanium dioxide sol into a reaction kettle, and performing heat treatment for 5-72 hours at the temperature of 120-200 DEG C to obtain milk-white and blued titanium dioxide sol; centrifuging the milk-white and blued titanium dioxide sol, collecting titanium dioxide nano crystals serving as precipitates, dispersing the titanium dioxide nano crystals in a solvent, adding an additive to prepare slurry, performing silk-screen printing on the surface of conductive glass with the slurry, and performing drying and sintering to obtain the dye-sensitized solar cell photo-anode.

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technical field [0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of new energy, and relates to a method for preparing a photoanode of a dye-sensitized solar cell with controllable morphology. Background technique [0002] The shortage of non-renewable energy such as coal and oil and the aggravation of environmental pollution make it more urgent to effectively utilize safe, clean, pollution-free solar energy resources that are not limited by geographical location. Solar cells, a new energy field that converts solar energy into electrical energy, have become the focus of many researchers. Among various types of solar cells, dye-sensitized solar cells have attracted widespread attention due to their high photoelectric conversion efficiency, simple preparation process, low cost, and low dependence on light intensity. [0003] The working principle of the dye-sensitized nano-titanium dioxide thin film battery is as follows: under the action of sunlight, the electrons in the d...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): H01G9/042H01G9/20
CPCY02E10/542
Inventor 邵君杨松旺沈沪江李勇明刘岩
Owner SHANGHAI INST OF CERAMIC CHEM & TECH CHINESE ACAD OF SCI