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Journal : Indonesian Physical Review

OPTIMIZING ELECTRON DIFFUSION, TEMPERATURE, AND PHOTOANODE THICKNESS FOR ENHANCED PHOTOVOLTAIC EFFICIENCY IN TiOâ‚‚/CuS DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELLS (DSSCs) Muhammad, Nawafil; Supriyanto, Edy; Prasetya, Dwi Sabda Budi; Setyaningsih, Emy; Subekti, Agus
Indonesian Physical Review Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/ipr.v8i1.413

Abstract

This study addresses a critical gap in optimizing electron diffusion, operational temperature, and photoanode thickness to enhance the photovoltaic efficiency of TiO₂/CuS-doped dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). While previous studies have investigated individual parameters affecting DSSC performance, limited research examines their combined effects on charge transport and recombination rates. Through computational modeling, we evaluated photoanode thicknesses from 1 µm to 100 µm and operational temperatures from 260 K to 350 K, analyzing their influence on electron mobility, recombination rates, and overall efficiency. Results show that the electron diffusion coefficient increases with temperature, reaching a maximum of 1.626 × 10⁻⁶ cm²/s at 350 K, thereby enhancing electron transport and reducing recombination losses. An optimal photoanode thickness of 3 µm was identified, yielding the highest efficiency of 17.28% across the temperature range. Efficiency declines at thicknesses exceeding 3 µm due to extended electron diffusion paths and higher recombination rates. These findings underscore the importance of balancing temperature and structural parameters to improve charge transport and minimize losses, particularly for DSSC applications in warm environments.
Co-Authors Achmad Fauzi Agus Harjoko Agus Subekti Al Faruq, Tsabit Faiz Alan Primayoga Ambarwati, Anisa Fitriana Amir Hamzah Amir Hamzah Analis, Dian Anggraini Kusumaningrum, Anggraini Ani Purwanti Anton Setiawan Honggowibowo Argaditia Mawadati Ariyana, Renna Yanwastika Arwin Datumaya Wahyudi Sumari Astika AyuningTyas, Astika Benge, Defaullo Benge, Defaullo Andrean Ronaldino Catur Iswahyudi Catur Iswahyudi Dedu, Maria Oktafiana Dewi Wahyuningtyas Dhamayanti, Katherina Irene Dian Analis Dian Analis Dwi Setyowatie Dzakiya, Nurul Edhy Sutanta (Jurusan Teknik Informatika IST AKPRIND Yogyakarta) Edy Supriyanto Effendi, Tirta Meidival Eska Almuntaha Faradila, Niza Faradilla, Niza Fiorina Yunavania, Fiorina Gatot Santoso Harmastuti - Harmastuti Harmastuti Harmastuti, Harmastuti Hasibuan, Albar Adetary Hormat, Petronius Istiari, Satiti Jihanto, M. Vinda Nur Joice Lumban Tobing Joko Winarno Katherina Irene Dhamayanti Khalil sidik Listiyanto, Ziko M. Andang Novianta M. Vinda Nur Jihanto Manggala, Habib Eky Maulana Wahid, Rindo Mohamad Anas Muhammad Andang Novianta Muhammad Andang Novianta Muhammad Andang Novianta Muhammad Andang Supriatna, Muhammad Andang Muhammad, Nawafil Murni Yuniwati, Murni Naniek Widyastuti Naniek Widyastuti Nidia Lestari Novianta, M. Andang Nurcahyo, Raden Wisnu Nuryatno, Edi Triono Perdiansa, Aldi Prabowo, Fajar Yulianto Prasetya, Dwi Sabda Budi Primayoga, Alan Pujiastuti, Asih Purnawan - Purnawan Purnawan Purnomo, Sekar Chairunnisa Ratna Wardani Said - Said Said, Said Samuel Kristiana Saputra, Hendrik Saputro Febri Satriawan Dini Hariyanto Sekar Chairunnisa Purnomo Seran, Vianney Laura Setyawan, Imanuel Calvin Shidiq F, Muhammad Simbolon, Yohana Christine Simbolon, Yohana Cristine Sinaga, Sultoni Wijaya Sisilia Endah Lestari, Sisilia Endah Slamet Hani, Slamet Suparni Setyowati Rahayu Surya, Godeliva Sang Suwanto Raharjo Toto Rusianto Utubira, Berliana Isel Windyaning Ustyannie Wintolo, Hero Yoga, Alan Prima Yuli Asriningtias Yuli Purwanto Yuli Purwanto Yuli Purwanto, Yuli Zahra, Nafisa Ananda