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The advancement of efficient and economical solar technology continues to be a key challenge in sustainable energy research. Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) present a feasible alternative to traditional solar technologies, however their effectiveness is predominantly limited by the characteristics of photoanode materials. This study experimentally investigated Fe/Cu/Co-doped Zn2SnO4 photoanodes. Zn2SnO4 nanostructures were produced via a hydrothermal technique, with controlled doping of transition metals such as Fe, Cu, and Co to modify the electronic structure and improve light–matter interactions. Comprehensive characterization was conducted using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) to investigate the structural and morphological properties. The optical characteristics of the doped materials were examined using UV–Vis spectroscopy. This study aim to provide important findings for the rational design of doped Zn2SnO4 photoanodes and facilitate the development of enhanced next-generation DSSC technologies.
Key words: Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), Photoanode materials, Doping, Transition metals, Hydrothermal.
| Apply for student award at which level: | PhD |
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