najoNanosystems: Physics, Chemistry, MathematicsНаносистемы: физика, химия, математика2220-80542305-7971Университет ИТМО10.17586/2220-8054-2019-10-4-466-474najo-524Research ArticleCHEMISTRY AND MATERIALS SCIENCEХИМИЯ И НАУКА О МАТЕРИАЛАХPhotoelectrochemical cell performance Cu doped ZnO photoanode sensitized by xanthene dyesKumbharDeepak

Jath, 416 404, affiliated to Shivaji University Kolhapur 416004, MS

Satara, 415 002, affiliated to Shivaji University Kolhapur 416004, MS

KumbharSarita

Kolhapur, 416 005, affiliated to Shivaji University Kolhapur 416004

DelekarSagar

Kolhapur, 416 004, MS

NalawadeRekha

Kolhapur, 416 004, MS

NalawadeAvinash

Satara, 415 002, affiliated to Shivaji University Kolhapur 416004, MS

avinashnalawaderes@gmail.comDepartment of Chemistry, Raje Ramrao Mahavidyalaya; Department of Chemistry, Lal Bahadur Shastri CollegeIndiaDepartment of Physics, Rajashri Chhatrapati Shahu CollegeIndiaDepartment of Chemistry, Shivaji UniversityIndiaDepartment of Chemistry, Lal Bahadur Shastri CollegeIndia201905082025104466–474Copyright © Kumbhar D., Kumbhar S., Delekar S., Nalawade R., Nalawade A., 20252025Kumbhar D., Kumbhar S., Delekar S., Nalawade R., Nalawade A.Kumbhar D., Kumbhar S., Delekar S., Nalawade R., Nalawade A.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.https://nanojournal.ifmo.ru/jour/article/view/524

In this study transition metal Cu is doped into ZnO framework at 1, 3 and 5 mol% concentrations by sol-gel method and Photoelectrochemical performance under sensitization is recorded. Structural analysis XRD and Raman gives information of wurtzite structure formation without any mislaid peaks. It also informs decrement in crystalline size and lattice parameters as doping level increases. SEM and EDAX provide nono structure formation with appropriate compositions. Optical analysis by FTIR and PL gives peaks at expected positions while DRS UV-visible peaks show humps with red shift due to effect of Cu doping. After structural and morphological study NPs are deposited on conducting glass surface of FTO substrate by doctor blade method and sensitized with mixed xanthene dyes (Eosine Y., Rhodamine B., and Rose Bengal) for 12 h and photoelectrochemical cell performance are recorded under solar simulator under standard AM 1.5 one sun illumination in that 1 % Cu/ZnO photoanode shows good performance as compared to other.

Sol-gelCu doped ZnO NPsxanthene dyessensitizationphotoelectrochemical cellThis research was made possible by support given by DST-FIST Analytical Instrumentation Laboratory of Lal Bahadur Shastri College, Satara and Jaysingpur College, Jaysingpur, Maharashtra, India.ReferencesHalsnæs K., Garg A. Assessing the role of energy in development and climate policiesconceptual approach and key indicators. World Development, 2011, 39, P. 987–1001.Halsnæs K., Garg A. Assessing the role of energy in development and climate policiesconceptual approach and key indicators. World Development, 2011, 39, P. 987–1001.Gielen D., Boshell F., et al. The role of renewable energy in the global energy transformation. Energy Strategy Reviews, 2019, 24, P. 38–50.Gielen D., Boshell F., et al. The role of renewable energy in the global energy transformation. Energy Strategy Reviews, 2019, 24, P. 38–50.Panwar N., Kaushik S., Kothari S. Role of renewable energy sources in environmental protection: A review. 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