ZnO-based Dye-sensitized solar cells technology alternative to TiO2 is considered as one of the most promising materials for solar cells. ZnO possesses energy band structure, physical properties similar to those of TiO2, and also its electron mobility...
ZnO-based Dye-sensitized solar cells technology alternative to TiO2 is considered as one of the most promising materials for solar cells. ZnO possesses energy band structure, physical properties similar to those of TiO2, and also its electron mobility is higher by 2-3 orders of magnitude. The significant drawback of ZnO based DSSCs are prominent electron loss processes which impact the electron lifetime result in poor charge collection efficiencies. In order to overcome these problems, n-/p-type doping of ZnO electrodes is an alternative to reduce the charge recombination rates. In the present work, we discuss the preparation of Indium (In) doped ZnO (IZO) nanoparticles with different amounts of Indium by using CTAB assisted method. The role of Indium addition on the photovoltaic performance of ZnO photoanodes was also systematically investigated.