Exploring the ımpact of metal doping and alternative electrodes on the performance of dye-sensitized solar cells

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dc.contributor.authorCaliskan, Berrak
dc.contributor.authorSayan, Enes
dc.contributor.authorIgman, Erdal
dc.date.accessioned2026-09-01T15:53:10Z
dc.date.available2026-09-01T15:53:10Z
dc.date.issued2026
dc.departmentBayburt Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractThis study explores the synthesis and characterization of metal-doped TiO2 thin films for applications in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). Titanium dioxide (TiO2) films were doped with various metal ions such as Ag+, Zn2+, Fe3+, and Co2+, to enhance the photoelectrochemical properties of the photoanode. The films were characterized using various techniques, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), UV-Vis spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The doping process was found to influence the morphology, surface area, and optical properties of the TiO2 films, resulting in enhanced light absorption, particularly in the visible range. The effects of metal doping on the performance of the DSSCs were evaluated, showing that Co2+ and Ag+ doping resulted in improved efficiency compared to undoped TiO2, with the Co2+-doped TiO2 achieving the highest power conversion efficiency of 2.85%. Additionally, the incorporation of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) as a counter electrode demonstrated a significant enhancement in DSSC performance, even surpassing traditional platinum-based counter electrodes. The results suggest that metal doping and rGO incorporation offer promising strategies for improving DSSC efficiency. This study highlights the potential of metal-doped TiO2 photoanodes and rGO counter electrodes in advancing the development of cost-effective, high-performance DSSCs for sustainable solar energy applications.
dc.description.sponsorshipAtatrk niversitesi [Project No. FDK-2021-8885.]; Ataturk University -- Open access funding provided by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkiye (TUB & Idot;TAK).
dc.identifier.doi10.1007/s10854-026-17334-5
dc.identifier.issn0957-4522
dc.identifier.issn1573-482X
dc.identifier.issue13
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-105037731042
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ2
dc.identifier.urihttp://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10854-026-17334-5
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12403/8556
dc.identifier.volume37
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001757641000005
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ2
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherSpringer
dc.relation.ispartofJournal of Materials Science-Materials in Electronics
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.snmzKA_WOS_20260820
dc.subjectNanoparticles
dc.subjectTemperature
dc.subjectEfficiency
dc.subjectFilms
dc.titleExploring the ımpact of metal doping and alternative electrodes on the performance of dye-sensitized solar cells
dc.typeArticle

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