Recent Advances and the Prospect of Graphene-Based Dye Sensitize Solar Cell and their Application on a Different Electrode: A critical review

Abstract

: The investigation of a dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) as a potential alternative material to conventional silicon-based solar cells has attracted remarkable attention. These stances on graphene established optical properties (excellent transparency, conductance in near-infrared and visible light spectrums) and thermochemical stability as reported in the literature. However, graphene synthesis methods suitable for industrial-scale production and their practical application are still the concerns of the researcher in the related field. The single, few, and adhesive layer mechanical cleavage graphene methods are not yet pragmatic, as these methods will restrict the chance for scaling up. These limitations and inadequate reviews of graphene developments impelled us to compile the advances in graphene synthesis, properties, recent applications, and future directions. The mechanical exfoliation synthesis technique reported delivering quality graphene films sized from about 5 to 10 Graphene-TiO2 hybridization found to possess efficiency acclivity as high as 39%. This work provides graphene advances and limitations that can guide researchers in photovoltaic or optical modulation devices.