title: Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells: The Future of Using Earth-Abundant Elements in Counter Electrodes for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (Adv. Mater. 20/2016).
abstract: Sustainability is an important concept generating traction in the research community. To be really sustainable the full life cycle of a product needs to be carefully considered. A key aspect of this is using elements that are either readily recycled or accessible in the Earth's biosphere. Jigsawing these materials together in compounds to address our future energy needs represents a great opportunity for the current generation of researchers. On page 3802, S. Dunn and J. Briscoe summarize the performance of a selection of alternative materials to replace platinum in the counter electrodes of dye-sensitized solar cells.
authors.affiliation: Materials Research Institute, School of Engineering and Materials Science, Queen Mary University of London, Mile End Road, E1 4NS, London.
authors.forename: Joe
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Briscoe
authors.affiliation: Materials Research Institute, School of Engineering and Materials Science, Queen Mary University of London, Mile End Road, E1 4NS, London.
authors.forename: Steve
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dunn
keywords: counter electrodes; dye-sensitized solar cells; earth abundant materials; photovoltaic devices; solar cells