Fabrication and Testing of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell Using Dye Extracted from Sensitive Plant (Mimosa Pudica)
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The quest for dye-sensitized solar cell of improved efficiency has led to the use of various dyes from various plants in the fabrication of dye-sensitized solar cell. Here, because of the characteristic nature of Mimosa Pudica, we decided to try-out the dye extract from it to see how the efficiency of the cell can be affected. After fabricating the solar cell and testing, the efficiency value obtained was: 9.52%. This shows a remarkable improvement in the efficiency of the cell when compared with other dye-sensitized solar cells fabricated with other natural dyes.
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Payawal, P. C, Tilde, A. C. and Manimtim, A. L. (1991). Year round pollen sources of Italian honeybees. (Apismellifera L.) in the Philippines 3. Selected areas. The Philippine Agriculturist, 74: 503-509.
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