Title:	Triphenylamine-Based Dendritic Sensitizer on Mesoporous Anatase TiO2 for Dye-sensitized Solar Cells
Author(s):	E. Moretti, M. Aversa, A. Scrivanti, L. Storaro, A. Talon, R. Marin, S. Polizzi, J.A. Cecilia, E. Rodríguez-Castellón
Keywords:	TiO2, Optical Properties, Dye, Dye Sensitised
Topic:	THIN FILM SOLAR CELLS
Subtopic:	Organic-based PV
Event:	29th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition
Session:	3BV.5.13
Pages:	1542 - 1544
ISBN:	3-936338-34-5
Paper DOI:	10.4229/EUPVSEC20142014-3BV.5.13
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Abstract/Summary:

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A new synthesised triphenylamine-based dye was anchored to mesoporous pure anatase TiO2 thorough the OH-ending branch of its first generation dendritic structure. We present the optical properties of the dye-titania hybrid material and compare its performances with those of the same sensitizer on the commercial Degussa P25, which contains a rutile phase component. The optical and chemical properties of the dye make it a promising candidate as a metal-free dye for DSSCs.