Potential of roselle and blue pea in the dye-sensitized solar cell

S. Dayang*, M. Irwanto, N. Gomesh, B. Ismail

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Abstract

This paper discovers the use of natural dyes from Roselle flower and Blue Pea flower which act as a sensitizer in DSSC and in addition has a potential in absorbing visible light spectrum. The dyes were extracted using distilled water (DI) and ethanol (E) extract solvent in an ultrasonic cleaner for 30 minutes with a frequency of 37 Hz by using 'degas' mode at the temperature of 30°C. Absorption spectra of roselle dye and blue pea dye with different extract solvent were tested using Evolution 201 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer. It was found that Roselle dye absorbs at a range of 400 nm - 620 nm and Blue Pea absorbs at the range of wavelength 500 nm - 680 nm. Fourier-Transform Infrared (FTIR) was used to identify the functional active group in extract dye. The concept of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell (DSSC) similar to photosynthesis process has attracted much attention since it demonstrates a great potential due to the use of low-cost materials and environmentally friendly sources of technology.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication3rd Electronic and Green Materials International Conference 2017, EGM 2017
EditorsMohd Fathullah Ghazli, Rizalafande Che Ismail, Mohd. Mustafa Albakri Abdullah, Muhammad Mahyiddin Ramli, Shayfull Zamree Abd Rahim, Siti Salwa Mat Isa, Mohd Nasir Mat Saad
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9780735415652
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 26 Sept 2017
Event3rd Electronic and Green Materials International Conference 2017, EGM 2017 - Aonang Krabi, Thailand
Duration: 29 Apr 201730 Apr 2017

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume1885
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference3rd Electronic and Green Materials International Conference 2017, EGM 2017
Country/TerritoryThailand
CityAonang Krabi
Period29/04/1730/04/17

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