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This work first introduced Si quantum dots (QDs) for QD-sensitized solar cells (QDSCs). However, the particle size of Si QDs, which had visible light absorption, was relatively large. The paint-type Si QDSC was proposed in this work because Si QDs could not penetrate into nano-porous TiO2 network. Si QDs were synthesized by multi-hollow plasma discharge CVD and mixed with TiO2 paste. For better performance, thickness of Si-TiO2 layer was varied by coating times and Si-TiO2 films were optically and electrically analyzed. As a result, 6 times screen printed Si-TiO2 film had the best performance with the smallest internal impedance and the highest photon to current efficiency.
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Seo, H., Ichida, D., Uchida, G. et al. Analysis on the photovoltaic property of Si quantum dot-sensitized solar cells. Int. J. Precis. Eng. Manuf. 15, 339–343 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12541-014-0343-8
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