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Plasmonics in Dye‑Sensitized Solar Cells: From Fundamentals to Record‑Breaking Advances with rGO‑Au@Au₂S Hybrid Nanocomposites

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Plasmonics in Dye‑Sensitized Solar Cells: From Fundamentals to Record‑Breaking Advances with rGO‑Au@Au₂S Hybrid Nanocomposites

A graduate-level review of plasmonic mechanisms in DSSCs, including synthesis of rGO‑Au@Au₂S nanocomposite (37% efficiency boost) and functionalized gold nanoparticles in natural-dye cells. Covers LSPR, near-field enhancement, hot electron injection, and future directions.

June 2, 2026By Dr. H. Hasanzadeh Jeshari & SolarCell Library Team18 min readPlasmonics & Photovoltaics
#Au@Au2S#core-shell#near-infrared#plasmonics
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Perovskite Solar Cells 2026: From Lab Breakthroughs to Commercial Reality — A Graduate‑Level Review
Perovskite Photovoltaics
June 2, 202625 min read

Perovskite Solar Cells 2026: From Lab Breakthroughs to Commercial Reality — A Graduate‑Level Review

Comprehensive review of perovskite photovoltaics in 2026: single‑junction certified 27.87 %, perovskite‑silicon tandem world record 34.85 %, all‑perovskite tandem 29.76 %, stability breakthroughs (>4‑year lifetime without encapsulation, 95 % after 3,000 h damp‑heat), and commercial milestones (Trina Solar 29.2 % full‑size module, 907 W). Includes detailed tables and future perspectives.

#perovskite#tandem#silicon
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Next‑Generation Photovoltaics 2020–2026: Record Efficiency Roadmap for DSSC, Perovskite, Graphene‑Based and Hybrid Nanostructured Solar Cells
Next‑Generation Photovoltaics
June 2, 202622 min read

Next‑Generation Photovoltaics 2020–2026: Record Efficiency Roadmap for DSSC, Perovskite, Graphene‑Based and Hybrid Nanostructured Solar Cells

A comprehensive graduate‑level review of record efficiencies across DSSCs, perovskite (single‑junction and tandem), graphene‑based composites, quantum dot and hybrid/stacked solar cells between 2020 and 2026. Includes detailed comparison tables, analysis of indoor vs 1‑sun DSSC records, perovskite‑silicon tandem breakthroughs beyond the Shockley‑Queisser limit, and future perspectives on scalable photovoltaics.

#efficiency roadmap#DSSC#perovskite
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Graphene‑Based Materials in Plasmonic Dye‑Sensitized Solar Cells: A 2026 Graduate‑Level Review of rGO, Ternary Nanocomposites, and Pt‑Free Counter Electrodes
Graphene & Plasmonic Photovoltaics
June 2, 202622 min read

Graphene‑Based Materials in Plasmonic Dye‑Sensitized Solar Cells: A 2026 Graduate‑Level Review of rGO, Ternary Nanocomposites, and Pt‑Free Counter Electrodes

A comprehensive review of the latest advances (2025–2026) in graphene oxide and reduced graphene oxide for plasmonic DSSCs. Covers ternary TiO₂–rGO–Ag photoanodes (6.3% PCE), Au/rGO-decorated TiO₂ nanorod arrays (6.74% PCE), NiS₂@rGO and FeS₂/rGO counter electrodes that surpass platinum, and future directions for scalable, low-cost photovoltaic devices.

#graphene#rGO#graphene oxide
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