Density functional theory study on the electronic structure of Monascus dyes as photosensitizer for dye-sensitized solar cells

Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry

Volumn 236, Issue , 2012, Pages 35-40

  Sang Aroon, Wichien ^a,b   Saekow, Samarn ^b   Amornkitbamrung, Vittaya ^b,c  

^a RAJAMANGALA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY ISAN   (Thailand)

^b Khon Kaen University   (Thailand)

^c Thailand Ministry of Science and Technology   (Thailand)

Author keywords

DFT calculations; Dye sensitized solar cell; Monascus purpureus; Natural dyes; Natural pigments

Indexed keywords

EID: 84859517055     PISSN: 10106030     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2012.03.014     Document Type: Article

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