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Comparison study of natural dye sensitisers in dye-sensitised solar cells


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Abdullah Sadeq, Faisal and Eldjilali, Cheikh Zakaria and Low, Pei Ling and Thein, Gregory Soon How and Tan, Kar Ban and Murthy, H. C. Ananda and Ashraf, Muhammad Aqeel and Chan, Kah Yoong (2025) Comparison study of natural dye sensitisers in dye-sensitised solar cells. Journal of Engineering Technology and Applied Physics, 7 (2). pp. 26-34. ISSN 2682-8383

Abstract

This work explored the performance and characterisation of dye-sensitised solar cells (DSSCs) based on sustainable dyes, as compared to traditionally applied dyes consisting of metal compounds. Several natural sources were used to extract the dye, including mangosteen, thyme, coriander, spearmint, ginger, and papaya. The samples were investigated, and a comparison was made between the performance of each dye. The ruthenium sensitised control sample yielded a Power Conversion Efficiency (PCE) of 3.9642% with a Fill Factor (FF) of 69.434%. Among natural dye sensitisers anthocyanin pigment-rich dye from mangosteen performed the best with PCE and FF of 0.7677% and 68.55%, respectively. Other natural dye-sensitised samples all depicted PCE < 0.3% but relatively close FF, ranging from 50% to around 70%.


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Item Type: Article
Subject: Materials Science
Subject: Chemical Engineering
Subject: Energy
Divisions: Faculty of Science
DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.33093/jetap.2025.7.2.3
Publisher: Multimedia University
Keywords: Solar Cells; Photovoltaics; TiO2; DSSC; Anthocyanin; Chlorophyll; Natural dye
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Depositing User: MS. HADIZAH NORDIN
Date Deposited: 04 May 2026 08:51
Last Modified: 04 May 2026 08:51
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URI: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/125185
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