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Integrating dye-sensitized solar cells and supercapacitors: portable powerpacks for future energy applications.

Authors :
Davis, Juliya K.
George, Jelby
Balachandran, Manoj
Source :
Journal of Materials Science. Nov2024, Vol. 59 Issue 43, p20176-20203. 28p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Integrating energy storage and harvesting devices have been major challenges and significant needs of the time for upcoming energy applications. Photosupercapacitors are combined solar cell-supercapacitor devices which can provide next-generation portable powerpacks. Owing to advantages like economic and environmental friendliness, dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) offer vast potential for being integrated with energy accumulation devices like supercapacitors. Over the past few years, various types of harvesting cum storage power devices combining DSSCs and supercapacitors have been reported. Over time the devices have improved in both performance and stability providing a broad outlook to possible future advancements including commercialization. We still have many challenges that are yet to be resolved in order to take these powerpacks to the next level of applications in portable and wearable electronics and communication devices. In this context, a detailed analysis and comparison of already reported photo-powered integrated supercapacitors based on DSSCs would give further insights into future advancements. In this review, we have discussed the development of photosupercapacitors, their fabrication strategies, and different materials used as counter electrodes, electrolytes, and dye sensitizers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00222461
Volume :
59
Issue :
43
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Materials Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
180936186
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-024-10344-w