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ReviewPhotochemical & photobiological sciences : Official journal of the European Photochemistry Association and the European Society for Photobiology2025

Application of natural photosensitizers in dye-sensitized solar cells: opportunities, challenges, and future outlook.

Amrit Dutta, Bikashjyoti Gohain, Tran Thu Trang, James R Jennings, Nguyen Van Hao, Surajit Konwer, Ankur Gogoi, Piyasiri Ekanayake

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Review in Photochemical & photobiological sciences : Official journal of the European Photochemistry Association and the European Society for Photobiology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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8 authors.

Amrit Dutta *Department of Physics, Jagannath Barooah University, Jorhat, Assam, 785001, India.
Bikashjyoti Gohain *Department of Chemistry, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, Assam, 786004, India.
Tran Thu TrangInstitute of Science and Technology, TNU-University of Sciences, Thai Nguyen City, Thai Nguyen, 250000, Vietnam.
James R JenningsFaculty of Science, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Jalan Tungku Link, Gadong, BE 1410, Brunei.
Nguyen Van HaoInstitute of Science and Technology, TNU-University of Sciences, Thai Nguyen City, Thai Nguyen, 250000, Vietnam.
Surajit KonwerDepartment of Chemistry, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, Assam, 786004, India. surajitkonwer@dibru.ac.in.
Ankur GogoiDepartment of Physics, Jagannath Barooah University, Jorhat, Assam, 785001, India. ankurgogoi@jbu.ac.in.
Piyasiri EkanayakeFaculty of Science, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Jalan Tungku Link, Gadong, BE 1410, Brunei.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

As the global demand for renewable and sustainable energy solutions intensifies, dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) have gained prominence as a promising alternative to conventional silicon-based photovoltaics. This review examines recent advancements in natural sensitizers for DSSCs, emphasizing their potential for enhancing light-harvesting efficiency while reducing environmental impact. The review begins by outlining the fundamental principles of DSSCs and the pivotal role of photosensitizers in these systems. A systematic analysis of recent literature has been conducted, focusing on the performance, stability, and practical applicability of various natural dye sources. The review highlights key achievements with natural dyes, including their potential to create sustainable, cost-effective, and eco-friendly DSSCs with reasonable efficiency. Additionally, persistent challenges, such as dye degradation and low long-term stability, are discussed, along with proposed strategies to address these limitations. This comprehensive assessment provides insights into future research directions and the practical feasibility of natural sensitizers in next-generation DSSC technology.

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DyesDye-sensitized solar cellsPigmentsSolar cells

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PMID40684421

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