Molecular Solar Cells

This textbook covers solar cells employing photoelectric dye molecules to harvest sunlight and convert the photons to charge carriers which produce electricity. It also examines dye-sensitized solar cells type molecular solar cells and includes sections on photochemistry, driving force, electron-transfer kinetics, charge carrier separation, charge transport processes, electrical contact properties, experimental techniques for characterization, etc. The principle of DSC has also become a part of the core-chemistry and energy science teaching and research. Many textbooks have sections or chapters dealing with DSC, this is the first devoted entirely to the subject.

Anders Hagfeldt is regarded as one of the world’s leading researchers into dye-sensitised solar cells. Using various methods and new nanostructured materials, he and his research team have succeeded in substantially improving the efficiency of these third-generation solar cells. Anders Hagfeldt is regarded as a highly creative scientist who throughout his fundamental research never loses sight of the industrial application. His appointment significantly strengthens EPFL’s global position in the field of solar cell research.