Multifunctional Photovoltaic Window Layers for Solar-Driven Catalytic Conversion of CO<sub>2</sub>: The Case of CIGS Solar Cells

Guerrero J., Bajard E., Schneider N., DUMOULIN F., Lincot D., İŞCİ Ü., ...Daha Fazla

ACS ENERGY LETTERS, cilt.8, sa.8, ss.3488-3493, 2023 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 8 Sayı: 8
  • Basım Tarihi: 2023
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1021/acsenergylett.3c01205
  • Dergi Adı: ACS ENERGY LETTERS
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Compendex, INSPEC
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.3488-3493
  • Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Using a fast and simple one-stepelectrochemical method, we developedtransparent and conductive ZnO nanoporous layers encapsulating molecularcatalysts, showcasing dual functionality as a window layer for thin-filmsolar cells and a catalytic layer for solar-to-fuel conversion. Asa proof of concept, tetraammonium-substituted Co phthalocyanine (CoPcTA)was encapsulated into the window layer of high-efficiency Cu(In,Ga)Se-2 (CIGS) solar cells demonstrating photoelectrochemical (PEC)reduction of CO2 into CO with a selectivity of 93% andcurrent densities up to ca. 7 mA cm(-2) at -1.7V vs SCE under 1 sun irradiation, which corresponds to a turnovernumber (TON) of above 100000 and a turnover frequency (TOF) of 10s(-1) after 3 h. The simplicity and versatility ofthis approach make the nanoporous catalytic ZnO layer not only easilyadaptable to different high-efficiency solar cells but also pave theway for flexible testing of diverse molecular catalysts for CO2 conversion into diverse, valuable fuels.