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Moinel A, Brochnow M, Aumaître C, Giannoudis E, Fize J, Saint-Pierre C, Pécaut J, Maldivi P, Artero V, Demadrille R, Chavarot-Kerlidou M. Push-pull organic dyes and dye-catalyst assembly featuring a benzothiadiazole unit for photoelectrochemical hydrogen production. SUSTAINABLE ENERGY & FUELS 2022; 6:3565-3572. [PMID: 35979141 PMCID: PMC9337615 DOI: 10.1039/d2se00292b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
In this work, we report the design and the preparation of two new dyes and a molecular dyad for the photoelectrochemical hydrogen production from water in a dye-sensitized photoelectrochemical cell (DSPEC). We designed dyes that include a benzothiadiazole (BTD) and an indacenodithiophene (IDT) units, and we obtained a new molecular dyad by covalent coupling with the cobalt diimine-dioxime catalyst. The introduction of the benzothiadiazole core in the structure improves the absorption properties and leads to an extension of the spectrum in the visible range up to 650 nm. The photoelectrochemical properties of the new dyad were evaluated on pristine and lithium-doped NiO electrodes. We demonstrate that increasing the light harvesting efficiency of the dyad by introducing a IDT-BTD chromophore is clearly beneficial for the photoelectrochemical activity. We also demonstrate that lithium doping of NiO, which improves the electronic conductivity of the mesoporous film, leads to a significant increase in performance, in terms of TON and F.E., more than doubled with our new dyad. This BTD-based molecular system outperforms the results of previously reported dyads using the same catalyst.
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- A Moinel
- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, CEA, IRIG, SyMMES 17 rue des martyrs 38000 Grenoble France
- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, CEA, IRIG, Laboratoire de Chimie et Biologie des Métaux 17 rue des Martyrs F-38000 Grenoble France
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- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, CEA, IRIG, SyMMES 17 rue des martyrs 38000 Grenoble France
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- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, CEA, IRIG, SyMMES 17 rue des martyrs 38000 Grenoble France
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- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, CEA, IRIG, Laboratoire de Chimie et Biologie des Métaux 17 rue des Martyrs F-38000 Grenoble France
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- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, CEA, IRIG, Laboratoire de Chimie et Biologie des Métaux 17 rue des Martyrs F-38000 Grenoble France
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- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, CEA, IRIG, SyMMES 17 rue des martyrs 38000 Grenoble France
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- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, CEA, IRIG, SyMMES 17 rue des martyrs 38000 Grenoble France
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- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, CEA, IRIG, SyMMES 17 rue des martyrs 38000 Grenoble France
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- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, CEA, IRIG, Laboratoire de Chimie et Biologie des Métaux 17 rue des Martyrs F-38000 Grenoble France
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- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, CEA, IRIG, SyMMES 17 rue des martyrs 38000 Grenoble France
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- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, CEA, IRIG, Laboratoire de Chimie et Biologie des Métaux 17 rue des Martyrs F-38000 Grenoble France
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Muñoz-García AB, Benesperi I, Boschloo G, Concepcion JJ, Delcamp JH, Gibson EA, Meyer GJ, Pavone M, Pettersson H, Hagfeldt A, Freitag M. Dye-sensitized solar cells strike back. Chem Soc Rev 2021; 50:12450-12550. [PMID: 34590638 PMCID: PMC8591630 DOI: 10.1039/d0cs01336f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 109] [Impact Index Per Article: 36.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
Abstract
Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSCs) are celebrating their 30th birthday and they are attracting a wealth of research efforts aimed at unleashing their full potential. In recent years, DSCs and dye-sensitized photoelectrochemical cells (DSPECs) have experienced a renaissance as the best technology for several niche applications that take advantage of DSCs' unique combination of properties: at low cost, they are composed of non-toxic materials, are colorful, transparent, and very efficient in low light conditions. This review summarizes the advancements in the field over the last decade, encompassing all aspects of the DSC technology: theoretical studies, characterization techniques, materials, applications as solar cells and as drivers for the synthesis of solar fuels, and commercialization efforts from various companies.
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- Ana Belén Muñoz-García
- Department of Physics "Ettore Pancini", University of Naples Federico II, 80126 Naples, Italy
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- School of Natural and Environmental Science, Newcastle University, Bedson Building, NE1 7RU Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
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- Department of Chemistry, Ångström Laboratory, Uppsala University, P.O. Box 523, 751 20 Uppsala, Sweden.
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- Chemistry Division, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York 11973, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA
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- School of Natural and Environmental Science, Newcastle University, Bedson Building, NE1 7RU Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599, USA
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80126 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, Ångström Laboratory, Uppsala University, P.O. Box 523, 751 20 Uppsala, Sweden.
- University Management and Management Council, Vice Chancellor, Uppsala University, Segerstedthuset, 752 37 Uppsala, Sweden
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- School of Natural and Environmental Science, Newcastle University, Bedson Building, NE1 7RU Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
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Transition metal-catalyzed cross-coupling methodologies for the engineering of small molecules with applications in organic electronics and photovoltaics. Coord Chem Rev 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2019.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Zhang H, Ma Y, Sun Y, Liu J, Liu Y, Zhao G. The Effect of Donor Molecular Structure on Power Conversion Efficiency of Small-Molecule-Based Organic Solar Cells. MINI-REV ORG CHEM 2019. [DOI: 10.2174/1570193x15666180627145325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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In this review, small-molecule donors for application in organic solar cells reported in the last
three years are highlighted. Especially, the effect of donor molecular structure on power conversion efficiency
of organic solar cells is reported in detail. Furthermore, the mechanism is proposed and discussed
for explaining the relationship between structure and power conversion efficiency. These results
and discussions draw some rules for rational donor molecular design, which is very important for further
improving the power conversion efficiency of organic solar cells based on the small-molecule donor.
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- Hui Zhang
- College of Computer and Control Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, China
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- Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Functional Nanocomposites, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, China
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- Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Functional Nanocomposites, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, China
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- Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Functional Nanocomposites, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, China
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- Shanxi Province Key Laboratory of Functional Nanocomposites, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, China
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Tuning optical and electronic properties in novel carbazole photosensitizers for p-type dye-sensitized solar cells. Electrochim Acta 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2018.09.204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Comparative study on the interactions of sulfide and iodine mediators with a dye in p-type dye-sensitized solar cells. J Photochem Photobiol A Chem 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2018.07.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Cobalt-Based Electrolytes for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells: Recent Advances towards Stable Devices. ENERGIES 2016. [DOI: 10.3390/en9050384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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