title: Enhancement of photocurrent generation and open circuit voltage in dye-sensitized solar cells using Li+ trapping species in the gel electrolyte.
abstract: The influence of the addition of 12-crown-4 ether in a gel polymer electrolyte based to a PEO copolymer and its application in dye sensitized solar cells were investigated. Introduction of these Li+ trapping species brought beneficial contributions to both V(oc) and J(sc) values, increasing the device's performance.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Chemistry, Universidade Estadual de Campinas - Unicamp, P.O. Box 13083-970, Campinas/SP 6154, Brazil.
authors.forename: João Eduardo
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Benedetti
authors.forename: Marco Aurelio
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: de Paoli
authors.forename: Ana Flávia
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: Nogueira