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Characterization of Natural and Synthetic Dyes for Large-Scale Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

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Photosensitizers have an important role in increasing the ability to capture light. One of the main components of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) is dye. In general, DSSC fabrication uses synthetic dyes such as N719 and DN-F01. However, synthetic dyes have the potential to have negative impacts on human health and the environment. In this research, DSSC fabrication was carried out using natural dyes and synthetic dyes at large sizes (one cell with an active area of 18 cm2 and two cells with an active area of 15 cm2). The natural dyes used are anthocyanin from red dragon fruit (dragon fruit dyes) and curcumin from turmeric powder (turmeric dyes). Natural and synthetic dyes were characterized using UV-Vis and FTIR spectroscopy. Meanwhile, DSSC performance was characterized by the I-V meter. The best electrical performance for natural dyes was obtained with an active area of 15 cm2 which was sensitized using turmeric dyes with a performance of Eff = 0.020%, Jsc = 0.142 mA.cm-2, Voc = 0.372 V, and FF = 0.461. Furthermore, the best electrical performance for synthetic dyes was obtained with an active area of 15 cm2 which was sensitized using N719 with a performance of Eff = 0.264%, Jsc = 1.303 mA.cm-2, Voc = 0.510 V, and FF = 0.398. Based on these results, natural dyes are less effective than synthetic dyes, but natural dyes are more environmentally friendly and cheap.

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Defect and Diffusion Forum (Volume 438)

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69-78

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https://doi.org/10.4028/p-BsQ0OO

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February 2025

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Rifdha Hendianti Kisdina, Firmansyah Adi Nugroho, Shofirul Sholikhatun Nisa, Nanda Yudi Shofi Subekti, Rista Tristanti Kisdina, Agus Supriyanto, Hendri Widiyandari, Tika Paramitha*, Harry Kasuma Kiwi Aliwarga, Agus Purwanto

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DN-F01 Dye, Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell, N719 Dye, Natural Dyes, Red Dragon Fruit, Synthetic Dyes, Turmeric

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