Counter Electrodes for Dye-Sensitized and Perovskite Solar Cells (2 Vols.)

<p><b>A guide to one of the most important aspects for affordable and highly efficient dye-sensitized solar cells</b></p> <p>Dye-sensitized solar cells have the potential to be one of the most promising photovoltaic technologies for production of renewable and clean energy. <i>Counter Electrodes for Dye-Sensitized and Perovskite Solar Cells </i>offers an introduction to the various types of counter electrode catalysts for dye-sensitized solar cells and perovskite solar cells, including metal and metal compounds, carbon materials, polymers, and composites. With contributions from an international panel of experts, the book contains a discussion of the design and synthesis of the catalysts, characterization and stability of the devices, as well as calculations on properties.</p> <p>The contributors cover a wide range of topics including information on: carbon nanotubes electrocatalysts for I-mediated dye-sensitized solar cells; Pt-loaded composite electrocatalysts for I-mediated dye-sensitized solar cells; metal contact electrodes for perovskite solar cells; and much more. The book also includes insight into the future developments in the field.</p> <p>This important resource</p> <ul> <li>Covers the various types of counter electrode catalysts and presents design strategies, synthesis methods, theoretical calculation and stability evaluation</li> <li>Includes information on low-cost counter electrode catalysts and commercial applications of dye-sensitized sensitized solar cells</li> <li>Disscuses how electrode catalysts can be applied in a range of fields, such as solar cells, fuel cells, hydrogen production, and photocatalysis</li> <li>Offers contributions from leading experts in the field including Anders Hagfeldt, one of the world’s leading researchers in this field</li> </ul> <p>Written for materials scientists, solid state chemists, electrochemists, catalytic chemists, solid state physicists, and chemical industry professionals, <i>Counter Electrodes for Dye-Sensitized and Perovskite Solar Cells</i> is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to dye-sensitized solar cells. </p>