Dye-sensitized solar cells based on purple corn sensitizers
By Kawin Phinjaturus and Wasan Maiaugree and Bhalang Suriharn and Samuk Pimanpaeng and Vittaya Amornkitbamrung and Ekaphan Swatsitang
Published in Applied Surface Science
2016
Abstract
Natural dye extracted from husk, cob and silk of purple corn, were used for the first time as photosensitizers in dye sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). The dye sensitized solar cells fabrication process has been optimized in terms of solvent extraction. The resulting maximal efficiency of 1.06% was obtained from purple corn husk extracted by acetone. The ultraviolet