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Regulating carrier transfer and performance in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCS) using gamma-irradiated chitosan@pva@al2o3 nanocomposites as a counter electrode

Author name : FATMA SAAD GAMIE MOSTAFA
Publication Date : 2025-06-03
Journal Name : Materials Research Bulletin

Abstract

This study investigates the use of gamma-irradiated Chitosan@PVA@Al2O3 (CPA) composites as counter electrodes (CEs) to enhance charge transfer and efficiency in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). CPA films were
exposed to in-situ gamma irradiation at dosages ranging from 0 to 30 KGy to optimize their physicochemical and
microstructural features. The effect of gamma irradiation on the structural and morphological features of the
composite, as well as its influence on the charge transfer resistance and photovoltaic performance of DSSCs, was
extensively studied. The SEM micrographs reveal changes in surface morphology and porosity as the irradiation
dose increases. The surface features of the irradiated CE hybrids also gradually enhanced as the gamma dosage
increased, reaching the desired levels at 25 KGy (average roughness (Ra) = 7.87 µm, apparent porosity = 79.4 %,
and bulk density = 1.68 g/cm3). The interaction of high-energy gamma photons created promising conditions for
charge separation, minimizing recombination and enhancing charge carrier mobility within the CPA composites.
These improvements in mobility and the reduction of resistive losses contributed to an extended cell lifespan and
more efficient charge transfer. Interestingly, surface modification at 25 KGy resulted in an optimized efficiency of
8.25 % and a short-circuit photocurrent density (Jsc) of 18.056 mA/cm2, reflecting a 37.76 % increase compared
to the untreated sample. This enhancement in photovoltaic performance is attributed to the generation of
oxygen-enriched free radicals within the CPA structure, which facilitated the formation of continuous pathways
for efficient electron transport. This work highlights the pivotal role of gamma-irradiated CPA catalytic CEs in
advancing DSSC performance and presents a novel strategy for enhancing the efficiency of these devices

Keywords

Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) Gamma irradiation Chitosan@PVA@Al2O3 composites Counter electrode Photovoltaic performance Sustainability

Publication Link

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.materresbull.2025.113593

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