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5. Graphene Electrocatalysts for Fiber Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

verfasst von : Dr. Shaocong Hou

Erschienen in: Fiber Solar Cells

Verlag: Springer Singapore

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Abstract

In this chapter, I will try to explain how to reasonably design a functional fiber electrode and systematically demonstrate a series of graphene-based fiber counter electrodes, including electrocatalysts, conducting additives as well as fiber substrates.

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Metadaten
Titel
Graphene Electrocatalysts for Fiber Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells
verfasst von
Dr. Shaocong Hou
Copyright-Jahr
2017
Verlag
Springer Singapore
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-2864-9_5