Growth Time Dependence on ZnO Nanorods Photoanode for Solar Cell Applications

Authors

  • Nurul Aliyah Zainal Abidin Faculty of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya 76100 Melaka, Malaysia
  • Faiz Arith Faculty of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya 76100 Melaka, Malaysia
  • Adri Aflah Shahrin Amri Faculty of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya 76100 Melaka, Malaysia
  • Ahmad Nizamuddin Mustafa Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya 76100 Melaka, Malaysia
  • Hafez Sarkawi Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya 76100 Melaka, Malaysia
  • Mohd Shahadan Mohd Suan Faculty of Manufacturing, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya 76100 Melaka, Malaysia
  • Ahmad Syahiman Mohd Shah Department of Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Lebuhraya Tun Razak, Gambang, Pahang, Kuantan, 26300, Malaysia
  • Siti Aisah Junos Faculty of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya 76100 Melaka, Malaysia
  • Fauziyah Salehuddin Faculty of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya 76100 Melaka, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37934/araset.31.2.339351

Keywords:

Zinc Oxide, Nanorods, Dye-sensitized solar cell, Photoanode, Hydrothermal

Abstract

This work focuses on Zinc Oxide (ZnO) nanorods as the photoanode in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell (DSSC). The photoanode protects the dye molecules and enables the energetic absorption of photogenerated electrons from the active state of the natural dye. The primary goals are the fabrication of ZnO nanorods on ITO, the investigation of the structural, optical and electrical properties of the synthesized ZnO nanorods, and the performance evaluation of the ZnO nanorods-based DSSC. The hydrothermal process is used to produce ZnO nanorods at an annealing temperature of 90°C. For structural characterization, a scanning electron microscope (SEM) with specific field ranges and magnification utilized to analyze and evaluate the composition of ZnO nanotubes. X-ray diffraction measurements with data processing are carried out in order to classify the crystalline process of the materials and provide information on cell unit size. Alternatively, UV analysis is used to demonstrate optical characteristics. Ruthenium was implemented as a natural dye, and four samples of ZnO nanorods with different development durations were tested for current density and voltage using an automated multimeter and UV irradiation. Calculations are performed for both current and voltage outputs of the DSSC.

Author Biographies

Nurul Aliyah Zainal Abidin, Faculty of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya 76100 Melaka, Malaysia

m022110008@student.utem.edu.my

Faiz Arith, Faculty of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya 76100 Melaka, Malaysia

faiz.arith@utem.edu.my

Adri Aflah Shahrin Amri, Faculty of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya 76100 Melaka, Malaysia

adriaflah123@gmail.com

Ahmad Nizamuddin Mustafa, Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya 76100 Melaka, Malaysia

nizamuddin@utem.edu.my

Hafez Sarkawi, Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya 76100 Melaka, Malaysia

hafez@utem.edu.my

Mohd Shahadan Mohd Suan, Faculty of Manufacturing, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya 76100 Melaka, Malaysia

mohdshahadan@utem.edu.my

Ahmad Syahiman Mohd Shah, Department of Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Lebuhraya Tun Razak, Gambang, Pahang, Kuantan, 26300, Malaysia

asyahiman@ump.edu.my

Siti Aisah Junos, Faculty of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya 76100 Melaka, Malaysia

aisah@utem.edu.my

Fauziyah Salehuddin, Faculty of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya 76100 Melaka, Malaysia

fauziyah@utem.edu.my

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Published

2023-08-01

How to Cite

Nurul Aliyah Zainal Abidin, Faiz Arith, Adri Aflah Shahrin Amri, Ahmad Nizamuddin Mustafa, Hafez Sarkawi, Mohd Shahadan Mohd Suan, Ahmad Syahiman Mohd Shah, Siti Aisah Junos, & Fauziyah Salehuddin. (2023). Growth Time Dependence on ZnO Nanorods Photoanode for Solar Cell Applications. Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology, 31(2), 339–351. https://doi.org/10.37934/araset.31.2.339351

Issue

Vol. 31 No. 2: July (2023)

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