{"id":6960,"date":"2023-11-30T03:58:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-30T03:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nrc.gov.lk\/?page_id=6960"},"modified":"2023-12-01T06:00:04","modified_gmt":"2023-12-01T06:00:04","slug":"selected-transition-metals-and-nitrogen-co-doped-titanium-dioxide-electrode-for-dye-sensitized-solar-cells","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nrc.gov.lk\/index.php\/selected-transition-metals-and-nitrogen-co-doped-titanium-dioxide-electrode-for-dye-sensitized-solar-cells\/","title":{"rendered":"Selected Transition metals and Nitrogen co-doped Titanium dioxide electrode for Dye Sensitized Solar Cells"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Selected Transition metals and Nitrogen co-doped Titanium dioxide electrode for Dye Sensitized Solar Cells<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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NRC Grant No: <\/text><\/b>20-111<\/text><\/p>

Research Institute:  <\/text><\/b>Prof. Meena Senthilnanthanan <\/text><\/p>

Area of Research:<\/text><\/strong>Dye sensitized solar cell <\/text><\/p>

Status:<\/text><\/strong>  Ongoing<\/text><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Principal Investigator\r\n<\/h2>

Prof. Meena Senthilnanthanan
\nUniversity of Jaffna
\nmeena@univ.jfn.ac.lk <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/article><\/div><\/div>

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Co-investigator<\/h2>

Prof. P. Ravirajan
\nUniversity of Jaffna <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/article><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

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Summary<\/h2>\n

Among the available energy conversion processes, photovoltaic energy conversion is the only process which converts sunlight directly into electricity without any intermediate stage. In addition, photovoltaic cells do not require any cooling system, have no moving parts, require little maintenance and are silent in operations. Among the third generation PV cells, DSSCs are found to be low-cost energy conversion devices with simple fabrication procedures, lightweight and environment friendly operation. However, power conversion efficiencies of these devices are very low compared to conventional electricity generating systems.
The project focuses on improving the photovoltaic performance of dye sensitized solar cells using selected transition metal and non-metal co-doped Ti02 electrode. The scientific advances to be made during this project will be of great assistance to reduce Sri Lanka's dependence on fossil fuel and hydroelectricity by finding alternative\/complementary energy source. Also, Sri Lanka is a perfect place to perform solar cell testing under outdoor condition. Further, findings from this project will be published in the reputed scientific journals and presented at international conferences, which would pave way for us to establish collaborations with other leading international universities and relevant industries.<\/p>\n

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Objectives<\/h2>\n

Overall objective:<\/strong><\/p>\n

To optimize the efficiency of DSSCs using selected Transition metals and Nitrogen co-doped TiO2
electrode<\/p>\n

Specific objectives:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. a)\u00a0 To synthesize and characterize TiO2<\/sub>nanomaterials doped with Ru, Ni and other selected Transition metals<\/li>\n
  2. b)\u00a0 To synthesize and characterize Transition metal and N co-doped TiO2<\/sub>nanomaterials<\/li>\n
  3. c)\u00a0 To determine the performance of devices fabricated with synthesized nanomaterials<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Major Equipment Facilitated by Grant<\/h2>\n
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    \nDesignation<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Principal Investigator (PI)<\/p>\n

    Deputy Principal Investigator (DPI)<\/p>\n

    Co- investigator<\/p>\n

    Co- investigator<\/p>\n

    Co- investigator<\/p>\n

    Co- investigator<\/p>\n

    Co- investigator<\/p>\n

    Co- investigator<\/p>\n

    Co- investigator<\/p>\n

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    \nName<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Dr. Meththika Vithanage<\/p>\n

    Dr. B.C.L. Athapattu<\/p>\n

    Prof. Ajith de Alwis<\/p>\n

    Dr. Mahinsasa Narayana<\/p>\n

    Dr. A. K. Karunarathna<\/p>\n

    Prof. Ranji Ranjithan<\/p>\n

    Dr. Mahinsasa Narayana<\/p>\n

    Prof. Taeho Lee<\/p>\n

    Dr. Maneesha P. Ginige<\/p>\n

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    \nInstitute<\/b><\/p>\n

    University of Sri Jayewardenepura<\/p>\n

    The Open University of Sri Lanka<\/p>\n

    University of Moratuwa<\/p>\n

    University of Moratuwa<\/p>\n

    University of Peradeniya<\/p>\n

    Waste Management Authority, Western Province<\/p>\n

    North Carolina State University, USA<\/p>\n

    Pusan National University Korea<\/p>\n

    CSIRO, Australia<\/p>\n

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