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Ionic liquid infused starch-cellulose derivative based quasi-solid dye-sensitized solar cell: exploiting the rheological properties of natural polymers

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Abstract

The article delves into the application of ionic liquid infused starch-cellulose derivatives to create quasi-solid dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). It begins by discussing the evolution of DSSCs and the transformation of electrolytes used in these devices. The study focuses on the incorporation of ionic liquids, particularly 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium iodide (BMII), into hydroxyethyl cellulose-phthaloyl starch composite-based quasi-solid electrolytes. The rheological characterizations reveal that the addition of BMII enhances the mechanical stability and ionic conductivity of the gels, leading to improved photovoltaic performance. The authors also highlight the role of tackiness in ensuring good interfacial contact between the electrolyte and electrodes, which is crucial for optimizing the cell's efficiency. The study concludes by comparing the performance of the developed QSDSSC with contemporary studies, emphasizing the superiority of natural polymer-based electrolytes when enhanced with ionic liquids.

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Title
Ionic liquid infused starch-cellulose derivative based quasi-solid dye-sensitized solar cell: exploiting the rheological properties of natural polymers
Authors
Vidhya Selvanathan
Rosiyah Yahya
Md Shahiduzzaman
Mohd. Hafidz Ruslan
Ghulam Muhammad
Nowshad Amin
Md. Akhtaruzzaman
Publication date
13-04-2021
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Published in
Cellulose / Issue 9/2021
Print ISSN: 0969-0239
Electronic ISSN: 1572-882X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-021-03854-2
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