Abstract
New hybrid materials consisting of ZnO nanorods sensitized with three different biomass-derived carbon quantum dots (CQDs) were synthesized, characterized, and used for the first time to build solid-state nanostructured solar cells. The performance of the devices was dependent on the functional groups found on the CQDs. The highest efficiency was obtained using a layer-by-layer coating of two different types of CQDs.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4463-4468 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie International Edition |
Volume | 54 |
Issue number | 15 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 7 Apr 2015 |
Keywords
- biomass
- carbon dots
- hydrothermal carbonization
- solar cells
- sustainable chemistry