Why the active layer film becomes bad when I spin-coat a solution on it?

Dear colleague, I try to make opv device using PTB7:PC70BM active layer. The solvent/additive of this active solution are Chlorobenzene and DIO. When I try to spin-coat a phosphomolybdic acid...

02 March 2019 6,136 8 View

How to decrease Rs value of Dye-sensitized Solar Cell (DSSC) device?

I have prepared TiO2/MnO2 working electrode for DSSC device. The result shows poor performance (efficiency and FF). I think, the problem is Rs value unstable (too high). How to decrease Rs value...

03 April 2016 4,055 1 View

Which is the best equivalen circuit to determine Rct value of counter electrode in DSSC device?

I determined Rct value of DSSC from Nyquist plot using Echem Analyst (Gamry product). I used some models to determine Rct value, however the results show different values. Which is the best...

03 April 2016 9,719 3 View

Which is the best carbon material for counter electrode in Dye Sensitized Solar Cell?

I have researched counter electrode for DSSC application for several months, which is the best carbon material for counter electrode in DSSC?

10 November 2015 1,847 5 View

How do I characterize materials using EIS Spectroscopy?

I'm researching carbon materials for counter electrodes application in DSSC . I read several articles related to my research topic. In the articles, authors said they used EIS spectroscopy for...

10 November 2015 4,046 4 View

How can I find band gap using envelope method?

10 November 2015 4,385 3 View

12% ledeburitic cold work tool steel, etched for revealing retained austenite, any help for clarifying?

Hello everyone. Given microstructure image belongs to a 12% ledeburitic cold work tool steel (annealed and tempered). The sample was etched with picral (100 mL ethanol and 4 g picric acid). I...

02 March 2021 4,119 3 View

Sutter electrode holder leaking after applying positive pressure. How to fix?

I am using a Sutter electrode holder for my patch clamp experiments, but I'm having trouble keeping positive pressure inside my electrode due to a leak out of the back of the holder. I have added...

02 March 2021 5,829 1 View

What thickness need for ITO to use as conductive layer?

I want to do RF sputtering of ITO on glass substrate using magnetron sputtering. what thickness do i need to make it good conductive layer to use it for PSC. Moreover, whats about thickness of...

01 March 2021 395 3 View

Why is my platinum counter electrode getting dirty during electrodeposition?

I am conducting anodic electrodeposition of MnO2 onto a stainless steel substrate, using a platinum strip as a counter electrode. This is done galvanostatically, with the current held between 5...

27 February 2021 1,829 3 View

How does charge on working electrode changes with rising potential?

During performing CV of a GCE or modified GCE, we rise the potential in the first half of the cycle and reduce it in reverse half. During the first half, what is the nature of charge on GCE or...

25 February 2021 7,994 3 View

How to troubleshoot Electrochromic Films and Electrochromic Devices?

I am trying to characterize an electrochromic system. The system uses ITO electrodes on glass, WO3 as the electrochromic film, and NiO as the ion storage layer. When I deposit NiO and WO3 and...

23 February 2021 9,592 2 View

Is there an ideal incubation time of RGO-modified SPCE before subsequent use, i.e., electrochemical characterization or further modification?

I notice that upon washing and air-drying of my RGO/SPCE surface and characterizing again via DPV, the current response towards ferricyanide probe significantly decreases. My worry is that the...

22 February 2021 5,324 3 View

How does elongation affect the resistance of an electrode?

What are the testing rate for electrodes recommended by ASTM for cochlear implants. I am currently doing the 15mm/min elongatio testing.

22 February 2021 1,515 1 View

Is that possible to do an impedance measurement without FRA module?

One of my colleagues said, "the impedance you can measure with the three electrodes and with the specific sequence varying the frequency" Is it possible to configure the potenciostat without the...

21 February 2021 418 2 View

Do you know this error? The experiment was stopped by a potential overload on Vs (auxiliary electrode)?

Hello everyone Do you have any information about this error 'The experiment was stopped by a potential overload on Vs (auxiliary electrode)' in Origamaster software? I tried everything possible,...

19 February 2021 3,152 7 View