This study demonstrates how temperature and monomer concentration affect tannic acid polymerization, enhancing DSSC efficiency.
This study investigates the effects of temperature and monomer concentration on tannic acid polymerization to enhance dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) efficiency. Tannic acid was polymerized using Trimethylolpropane Triglycidyl Ether (TMPGDE) as a crosslinker, with monomer concentrations of 2, 2.5, and 3 grams and temperatures ranging from 30°C to 110°C. UV-Vis analysis revealed a bathochromic shift in poly-tannic acid, indicating increased light absorption in the 200-800 nm range. FTIR confirmed the formation of new ether groups, signifying successful polymerization. The highest DSSC efficiency (8.984%) was achieved with 2.5 grams of monomer at 50°C, significantly outperforming unpolymerized tannic acid (1.35%). The optimal poly-tannic acid has an average molecular weight of 32,610.1568 and a polymerization degree of 19.182. This research demonstrates the potential of tannic acid polymerization for improving DSSC performance, paving the way for more efficient and cost-effective organic solar cells.
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