Plasmon enhanced sensitized photovoltaic cells
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Oct 27, 2005
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Apr 13, 2005
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A plasmon enhanced particle for use in a photovoltaic cell. The particle includes a nanostructure capable of plasmon resonance; a charge accepting semiconductor in conjunction with the nanostructure; and a sensitizer coating the charge accepting semiconductor. Another aspect the invention relates to a plasmon enhanced solar photovoltaic cell. The solar photovoltaic cell includes a plurality of nanoparticles capable of plasmon resonance; a plurality of nanoparticles of charge accepting semiconductor in conjunction with the nanoparticles capable of plasmon resonance; and a coating of sensitizer on the plurality of nanoparticles of charge accepting semiconductor. Another aspect relates to a method of making a plasmon enhanced material suitable for use in a photovoltaic cell. The steps include providing a nanostructure capable of plasmon resonance; providing a charge accepting semiconductor in conjunction with the nanostructure; sintering the charge accepting semiconductor such as metal oxide; and coating the charge accepting semiconductor with sensitizer.
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