Preparation of N, P co-doped flake-like carbon materials and their application in counter electrodes of dye-sensitized solar cells

Key Points

• Dye-sensitized solar cells showed improved photoelectrochemical efficiency with co-doped carbon materials.
• The carbon materials were prepared using a specific method to achieve flake-like structures, enhancing conductivity.
• Co-doping with nitrogen and phosphorus increased the performance of the counter electrodes significantly.
• These findings highlight the potential of advanced carbon materials in improving renewable energy technologies.