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Dye Stability and Its Effects on the Performance of Water Spinach-Based Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells Yuliasari, Fitri; Rohmaful Aeni, Alfieta; Fauji, Najmudin; Maulana, Adifalah; Pambudi, Teguh
Jurnal Bio-Geo Material Dan Energi Vol. 6 No. 4 (2026): Journal of Bio-Geo Material and Energy (BiGME), August 2026
Publisher : PUI BiGME Universitas Jambi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22437/m03kg713

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This study investigates the relationship between optical absorption, photovoltaic performance, and charge transfer properties of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) sensitized with natural dye extracted from water spinach (Ipomoea aquatica). The DSSC was fabricated with an FTO/TiO2/dye/Mosalyte/Pt/FTO configuration and evaluated on day 1 and day 5 to investigate short-term dye degradation. UV–Vis spectra exhibited a chlorophyll absorption peak at 665.04 nm on day 1, which slightly shifted to 663.13 nm on day 5 with a significant decrease in absorbance intensity, indicating pigment degradation. The bandgap energy remained nearly constant (1.799–1.805 eV), suggesting that the intrinsic electronic structure of the dye was preserved. In contrast, photovoltaic performance deteriorated, with the short-circuit current density (JSC) decreasing from 0.316 to 0.232 mA/cm2 and the power conversion efficiency dropping from 0.109% to 0.064%. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) showed an increase in series resistance (RS) and charge transfer resistance (RCT) at low bias, particularly at 0 V, suggesting hindered interfacial charge transfer. These findings demonstrate that dye degradation primarily reduces light harvesting and charge transfer rather than altering the dye energy levels, resulting in lower DSSC performance. This study highlights the importance of dye stability in improving the efficiency and durability of natural dye-based DSSCs.
Pengembangan Quality Control Phantom Berbahan Akrilik dan Aluminium Alfieta Rohmaful Aeni; Danang Noeramarullah Yudhistira
Jurnal Fisika Unand Vol 15 No 5 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Andalas

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/jfu.15.5.470-475.2026

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The high cost of phantoms for diagnostic image quality control presents a challenge, especially for hospitals in remote areas. This study developed a low-cost, simplified phantom using acrylic and aluminum materials. Circular acrylic sheets, each 3 mm thick, were stacked into 10 layers and drilled with 15 holes, each filled with aluminum disks of varying thickness from 1 mm to 15 mm. The phantom was exposed to X-rays using tube voltages of 50 kV, 60 kV, and 70 kV for 5 ms at a tube current of 160 mA. The resulting radiographic images were analyzed using ImageJ to assess grayscale values. Results showed that images obtained at 60 kV provided the best contrast, with clear differentiation of aluminum thicknesses and separation from the background. At 50 kV, aluminum layers thicker than 10 mm were not easily distinguishable due to insufficient X-ray energy, while at 70 kV, thinner layers (1–5 mm) lacked visibility due to over-penetration. These findings suggest that the developed phantom is adequately responsive to exposure parameter changes and has potential for use in basic radiographic imaging evaluations and educational settings.