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Efficient CdS quantum dot sensitized solar cells made using novel Cu2S counter electrode

Meng et al., 2014

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4808553459958006260
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Meng K
Surolia P
Byrne O
Thampi K
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Journal of Power Sources

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A novel Cu 2 S counter electrode (CE), which is prepared through simple electroplating method, is used to fabricate CdS quantum dot sensitized solar cells. The cells applying our novel CE show high power conversion efficiency in its class, reaching 2.6% under standard …
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