dye-sensitized solar cell
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A dye-sensitized solar cell is a low-cost, thin-film photovoltaic device that uses light-absorbing dye molecules and a semiconductor to convert sunlight into electricity, offering an alternative to traditional silicon solar cells.
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| dye-sensitized solar cell canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: dye-sensitized solar cell Context triple: [Michael Grätzel, knownFor, dye-sensitized solar cell]
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Shockley–Queisser limit
The Shockley–Queisser limit is a theoretical maximum efficiency for single-junction solar cells, defining the upper bound on how much sunlight can be converted into electricity under standard conditions.
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DSC
DSC is a widely used introductory textbook on database systems that covers fundamental concepts such as data models, SQL, and database design.
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DSC
The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) is a high-level military decoration awarded for extraordinary heroism in combat, primarily associated with the United States Army.
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Esaki diode
The Esaki diode is a heavily doped semiconductor tunnel diode that exhibits negative differential resistance, enabling high-speed and microwave-frequency electronic applications.
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SolarWorld (historically)
SolarWorld was a major solar panel manufacturing company that once operated one of the largest solar production facilities in Hillsboro, Oregon, and was a significant employer in the region.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: dye-sensitized solar cell Target entity description: A dye-sensitized solar cell is a low-cost, thin-film photovoltaic device that uses light-absorbing dye molecules and a semiconductor to convert sunlight into electricity, offering an alternative to traditional silicon solar cells.
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A.
Shockley–Queisser limit
The Shockley–Queisser limit is a theoretical maximum efficiency for single-junction solar cells, defining the upper bound on how much sunlight can be converted into electricity under standard conditions.
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B.
DSC
DSC is a widely used introductory textbook on database systems that covers fundamental concepts such as data models, SQL, and database design.
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C.
DSC
The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) is a high-level military decoration awarded for extraordinary heroism in combat, primarily associated with the United States Army.
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D.
Esaki diode
The Esaki diode is a heavily doped semiconductor tunnel diode that exhibits negative differential resistance, enabling high-speed and microwave-frequency electronic applications.
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E.
SolarWorld (historically)
SolarWorld was a major solar panel manufacturing company that once operated one of the largest solar production facilities in Hillsboro, Oregon, and was a significant employer in the region.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
photovoltaic device
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thin-film solar cell ⓘ third-generation solar cell ⓘ |
| advantage |
flexibility
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good performance under diffuse light ⓘ good performance under indoor light ⓘ low material cost ⓘ semi-transparency ⓘ simple fabrication ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
DSC
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DSSC ⓘ Grätzel cell ⓘ |
| alternativeTo | silicon solar cell ⓘ |
| application |
building-integrated photovoltaics
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indoor energy harvesting ⓘ portable electronics chargers ⓘ semi-transparent solar windows ⓘ |
| canUseDye |
natural dye
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organic dye ⓘ porphyrin dye ⓘ |
| canUseElectrolyte |
polymer electrolyte
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solid-state hole conductor ⓘ |
| canUseSubstrate |
ITO glass
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indium tin oxide glass ⓘ |
| category |
renewable energy technology
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solar cell technology ⓘ |
| converts | sunlight into electricity ⓘ |
| counterElectrodeMaterial |
carbon-based materials
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platinum ⓘ |
| developedBy |
Brian O’Regan
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Michael Grätzel ⓘ |
| disadvantage |
electrolyte leakage risk
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long-term stability issues ⓘ lower efficiency than crystalline silicon solar cells ⓘ |
| hasComponent |
counter electrode
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dye sensitizer ⓘ electrolyte ⓘ mesoporous semiconductor layer ⓘ photoanode ⓘ redox couple ⓘ transparent conducting substrate ⓘ |
| notablePublicationYear | 1991 ⓘ |
| operatingPrinciple |
charge separation at dye–semiconductor interface
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photoexcitation of dye followed by electron injection into semiconductor ⓘ redox regeneration of dye by electrolyte ⓘ |
| requires | transparent conducting oxide substrate ⓘ |
| typicallyUsesDye | ruthenium-based dye ⓘ |
| typicallyUsesElectrolyte |
iodide/triiodide redox couple
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liquid electrolyte ⓘ |
| typicallyUsesSemiconductor |
TiO2
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titanium dioxide ⓘ |
| typicallyUsesSubstrate |
FTO glass
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fluorine-doped tin oxide glass ⓘ |
| typicalPowerConversionEfficiency | around 10 percent in laboratory cells ⓘ |
| uses |
light-absorbing dye molecules
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semiconductor ⓘ |
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Subject: dye-sensitized solar cell Description of subject: A dye-sensitized solar cell is a low-cost, thin-film photovoltaic device that uses light-absorbing dye molecules and a semiconductor to convert sunlight into electricity, offering an alternative to traditional silicon solar cells.
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