Abstract

The molecular metal chalcogenide complexes were demonstrated to have a wide application in semiconductor sensitized solar cells. (N₂H₄)₃(N₂H₅)₄Sn₂Se₆ complexes were synthesized in the hydrazine solution and then transformed into SnSe₂ semiconductors on the surfaces of TiO₂ nanocrystalline porous electrodes through a gentle heat treatment. The solution method to fabricate Cu₂S counter electrode using N₄H₉Cu₇S₄ precursor shown a better performance than Pt counter electrode and Cu₂S counter electrode fabricated from brass foil.

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