How to start with Dye Solar CellsBuying Guide for Newcomers
Solaronix offers a very comprehensive set of materials.
Here is a short introduction intended to help newcomers to
get in the business of Dye Solar Cells.
Conductive glass
TCO22-7 is the best substrate to start with. It is a 2.2 mm thick sodalime glass coated with an electrically conducting FTO layer with a surface resistivity of 7 ohm/sq.
TCO22-7
On the other hand, TCO30-8 is a 3 mm thick FTO coated sodalime glass with 8 ohm/sq.
TCO30-8
TiO2 nanoparticules
Ti-Nanoxide D offers a versatile formulation of anatase TiO2 nanoparticles (diam. 13 nm) especially suited for Dye Solar Cells mixed with optically dispersing particles.
Ti-Nanoxide D
Ultimately, Ti-Nanoxide D/SP brings a specific formulation for the screen printing technique.
Ti-Nanoxide D/SP
Ruthenium dye
Ruthenizer 535-bisTBA have been so far one of the best dye and still acts as a reference.
Ruthenizer 535-bisTBA
Electrolyte
Iodolyte AN-50 offers good performances quickly.
Iodolyte AN-50
A step forward, Iodolyte R-50 allows to focus on long term stability.
Iodolyte R-50
Sealing gasket
Meltonix 1170-60PF brings the ease of use of a 60 µm thick hot melt foil for sealing your cells. It comes with a protective foil for easier handling.
Meltonix 1170-60PF
For thinner sealing, Meltonix 1170-25PF is only 25 µm.
Meltonix 1170-25PF
Platinum catalyst
Platisol T offers a convenient way to prepare discrete catalytic layers of platinum with the help of a paintbrush.
Platisol T
Again, Platisol T/SP brings a specific formulation for screen printing.
Platisol T/SP
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