作者: Jun Zhang , Haiou Shen , Wei Guo , Shunhao Wang , Chuntao Zhu
DOI: 10.1016/J.JPOWSOUR.2012.10.073
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摘要: Abstract Novel upconversion NaYF4:Yb3+,Er3+/TiO2 core–shell nanoparticles (NPs) are synthesized and used to prepare the photoelectrode (PE) of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). The morphology, structure, photoluminescence characterization NPs photoelectric performance, alternating current impedance spectroscopy DSSCs characterized using transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, luminescence (UCL) spectrofluorimetry electrochemistry. Compared with pure TiO2 PE or NaYF4:Yb3+,Er3+ simply mixed prepared as volume ratio show a greater photovoltaic efficiency. energy conversion efficiency is 23.1% higher than 99.1% mixed same conditions. This enhancement due UCL core extending spectral response range infrared region their particular shell retaining its semiconductor character. method represents novel approach increase efficiencies DSSCs.